#AP Score Report For Educators

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Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Results: A Comprehensive Reflection

The outcomes of the Advanced Placement (AP) assessments represent the fruits of rigorous academic attempt, intellectual increase, and strategic education. Each 12 months, high school students throughout america and round the sector take AP tests in hopes of earning university credit, status out in university admissions, and validating their mastery of university-degree coursework. For college students, colleges, and educators alike, AP results are greater than simply numbers—they mirror challenges triumph over, teaching effectiveness, and readiness for higher schooling.

AP Score Report For Educators

This 12 months’s AP exam outcomes provided a wealth of insights. After months of in depth look at and instruction, I acquired my scores in early July. I had taken five AP checks: AP English Literature and Composition, AP Calculus AB, AP U.S. History, AP Biology, and AP Psychology. The anticipation leading up to attain release day was palpable, and while the rankings were eventually published, the variety of emotions I experienced became significant.

My effects have been as follows:

AP English Literature and Composition: 4

AP Calculus AB: 5

AP U.S. History: 4

AP Biology: three

AP Psychology: 5

Each rating carried with it a wonderful narrative—a mirrored image no longer best of the check itself however of the journey for the duration of the college 12 months.

AP Calculus AB changed into, in many approaches, the examination I felt maximum organized for. My instructor had a structured approach, making sure we blanketed every unit with exercise troubles, quizzes, and weekly evaluations. I additionally applied supplementary assets like Khan Academy, practice checks from College Board, and peer observe corporations. Scoring a 5 became deeply rewarding—it affirmed my information of differential and crucial calculus and gave me self belief in pursuing STEM publications in college.

AP Psychology, another subject wherein I scored a 5, turned into a marvel success. While the direction turned into content material-heavy, the standards have been intuitive and regularly linked to actual-lifestyles reviews. The combination of day by day flashcards, mock tests, and attractive school room discussions made the getting to know method exciting. The high score became a testament to constant have a look at and a true hobby in the cloth.

On the opposite hand, AP Biology posed a big venture. The sheer volume of records, from cellular respiration to ecological systems, become daunting. While I had a solid hold close on many topics, time constraints and the pressure of the check affected my performance. A score of three, while nevertheless passing, was slightly disappointing. However, it was a valuable gaining knowledge of enjoy—it taught me the significance of pacing, balancing breadth with depth, and spotting while greater targeted observe is wanted.

AP U.S. History and AP English Literature had been each annoying in terms of analytical questioning and writing. In AP U.S. History, the emphasis on crafting proof-primarily based essays and interpreting primary assets helped sharpen my crucial thinking abilities. The course supplied a nuanced view of American history, transferring past dates and occasions to explore themes and contradictions. Scoring a 4 pondered my effort and growth in ancient analysis.

AP English Literature, a direction centered around deep textual analysis and literary interpretation, become both tough and enriching. I evolved a extra appreciation for literature—from Shakespearean tragedy to present day poetry. My rating of four turned into the result of regular essay practice, feedback sessions with my trainer, and peer reviews. While I had was hoping for a five, I identified that the interpretive nature of the examination made it inherently subjective.

These outcomes, taken collectively, provided a holistic view of my educational abilities. They highlighted my strengths in quantitative reasoning and mental standards, as well as regions for improvement in scientific literacy and analytical writing. More importantly, they found out patterns approximately how I research excellent. For instance, in publications in which I hired active recollect, institution discussions, and constant evaluation, my rankings tended to be better.

Beyond character performance, AP examination results are big at a broader level. They function a benchmark for high school academic standards and university readiness. In my faculty, the collective overall performance of college students in AP courses changed into a point of satisfaction. Teachers analyzed trends, figuring out which units or question kinds posed challenges for almost all. This information knowledgeable curriculum modifications, centered interventions, and expert development classes.

For educators, the effects additionally replicate instructional effectiveness. In topics like AP Psychology and AP Calculus, wherein the majority of students scored 4s and 5s, instructors were commended for their readability, engagement, and use of differentiated preparation. In publications with lower average rankings, school participants collaborated to identify instructional gaps, redesign lesson plans, and growth possibilities for practice and feedback.

On a country wide stage, AP rankings make a contribution to ongoing conversations approximately instructional fairness. While get admission to to AP guides has multiplied drastically in latest years, disparities in rankings nevertheless persist based totally on geography, socioeconomic reputation, and school sources. Some college students have get right of entry to to AP labs, exam prep workshops, and experienced teachers, while others depend entirely on textbook gaining knowledge of or self-observe. Understanding those disparities is vital for making the AP application more inclusive and powerful for all students.

Reflecting by myself AP journey, I apprehend that the tests have been not simply checks of knowledge—they had been catalysts for boom. The rigor of AP publications taught me time control, vital thinking, and highbrow curiosity. They driven me past memorization, encouraging synthesis, evaluation, and argumentation. Whether in building a thesis-pushed essay or fixing a multistep calculus trouble, the talents I obtained had been transferable and enduring.

Moreover, the AP experience prepared me for college-stage expectancies. The fast-paced curriculum, common assessments, and emphasis on independent gaining knowledge of reflected what I will come upon in better schooling. Having already earned university credit score in Calculus and Psychology, I additionally have the flexibility to explore superior electives earlier in my university career.

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Lisa Mascaro at AP News:

WASHINGTON (AP) — From his home office in small-town Kentucky, a seasoned political operative is quietly investigating scores of federal employees suspected of being hostile to the policies of Republican Donald Trump, a highly unusual and potentially chilling effort that dovetails with broader conservative preparations for a new White House. Tom Jones and his American Accountability Foundation are digging into the backgrounds, social media posts and commentary of key high-ranking government employees, starting with the Department of Homeland Security. They’re relying in part on tips from his network of conservative contacts, including workers. In a move that alarms some, they’re preparing to publish the findings online. With a $100,000 grant from the Heritage Foundation, the goal is to post 100 names of government workers to a website this summer to show a potential new administration who might be standing in the way of a second-term Trump agenda — and ripe for scrutiny, reclassifications, reassignments or firings.

“We need to understand who these people are and what they do,” said Jones, a former Capitol Hill aide to Republican senators. The concept of compiling and publicizing a list of government employees shows the lengths Trump’s allies are willing to go to ensure nothing or no one will block his plans in a potential second term. Jones’ Project Sovereignty 2025 comes as Heritage’s Project 2025 lays the groundwork, with policies, proposals and personnel ready for a possible new White House.

[...] While Jones’ group won’t necessarily be recommending whether to fire or reassign the federal workers it lists, the work aligns with Heritage’s far-reaching Project 2025 blueprint for a conservative administration.

Heritage’s Project 2025 proposes reviving the Trump Schedule F policy that would try to reclassify tens of thousands of federal workers as political appointees, which could enable mass dismissals — although a Biden administration rule seeks to make that more difficult. The Heritage project is working to recruit and train a new generation to travel to Washington to fill government jobs. In announcing the $100,000 Innovation Award last month, Heritage said it’d support American Accountability Foundation’s “investigative researchers, in-depth reports, and educational efforts to alert Congress, a conservative administration, and the American people to the presence of anti-American bad actors burrowed into the administrative state and ensure appropriate action is taken.” Heritage President Kevin Roberts said the “weaponization of the federal government” has been possible only because of the “deep state of entrenched Leftist bureaucrats.” He said he was proud to support the work of American Accountability Foundation workers “in their fight to hold our government accountable and drain it of bad actors.”

Tom Jones, the head of right-wing organization American Accountability Foundation, is creating a list of federal workers it suspects of resisting Donald Trump's fascistic agenda to recommend their purging. Project Sovereignty 2025 is Jones's project to enact the MAGA spoils system.

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The beginning.

Hello my name is Khara Ragobeer.

I am currently a 14 year old Highschool student from the Caribbean, approximately one and a half year away from writing my final exams.

I want to attend an Ivy league College and University and as an international student I am aware that it will be harder for me, but I am more than willing to try.

I have started this little blog as a passion project, and I plan to religiously keep track of my escapades, experiences, and goals in hopes that i develop an elevated sense of responsibility as for now I am a very lazy and mediocre person.

In this blog you will find my perfectly unfiltered-filtered thoughts so keep in mind that as i grow my views will change as I am an ever-growing ever evolving individual.

I plan on using this blog to improve on my language, writing, reading, reporting/documenting, and record keeping skills.

These are some questions i will ask myself every time i post, to keep track of my views and growth as an individual:

-Khara, why do you want to attend an Ivy league school?

The world is rigged and biased and if I am being completely honest, the name of the school you attend does matter. Ivy leagues are prestigious and while I am aware that the name of the school you attend does not determine much in your life, it sure helps.

-What do you bring to the table, what makes you worthy?

In all honesty, i do not think of myself as worthy at the moment, but I am willing to work, strive, and while i do slip back, I am determined to keep going. So far, i do not believe i have anything to bring to the table, but I am working on it and i will find something as we are all unique.

Extracurriculars and clubs I am in currently:

-Badminton

-Debate and Literature

-Chess

Subjects i do so far:

In-school:

-Geography

-Physical Education

-Visual Arts

-Literature

-Mathematics

-English A

Home-schooled:

-AP Psychology

-AP World History

-Communications

Languages i speak:

-English

-German [only a little]

-Mandarin [now starting]

Some of my goals:

-Participate in Badminton nationals

-Participate in Debate nationals

-Achieve a 4.0+ GPA

-Be in the top 5 for each of my classes

-Score 1540+ on any SAT or ACT i take for my other subjects.

For this blog i plan to post once a week. A little recap on how productive my week was, how many hours i studied or trained, poems, short stories, reports on books have read, and a bit of rants here and there.

Thank you for taking your time to read.

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Land taken from African Americans through trickery, violence and murder

For generations, African American families passed down the tales in uneasy whispers: "They stole our land."

These were family secrets shared after the children fell asleep, after neighbors turned down the lamps -- old stories locked in fear and shame.

Some of those whispered bits of oral history, it turns out, are true.

In an 18-month investigation, The Associated Press documented a pattern in which African Americans were cheated out of their land or driven from it through intimidation, violence and even murder.

In some cases, government officials approved the land takings; in others, they took part in them. The earliest occurred before the Civil War; others are being litigated today.

Some of the land taken from African families has become a country club in Virginia, oil fields in Mississippi, a major-league baseball spring training facility in Florida.

The United States has a long history of bitter, often violent land disputes, from claim jumping in the gold fields to range wars in the old West to broken treaties with American Indians. Poor European landowners, too, were sometimes treated unfairly, pressured to sell out at rock-bottom prices by railroads and lumber and mining companies.

The fate of African American landowners has been an overlooked part of this story.

The AP -- in an investigation that included interviews with more than 1,000 people and the examination of tens of thousands of public records in county courthouses and state and federal archives -- documented 107 land takings in 13 Southern and border states.

In those cases alone, 406 African American landowners lost more than 24,000 acres of farm and timber land plus 85 smaller properties, including stores and city lots. Today, virtually all of this property, valued at tens of millions of dollars, is owned by Europeans or by corporations.

Properties taken from Africans were often small -- a 40-acre farm, a general store, a modest house. But the losses were devastating to families struggling to overcome the legacy of slavery. In the agrarian South, landownership was the ladder to respect and prosperity -- the means to building economic security and passing wealth on to the next generation. When African American families lost their land, they lost all of this.

"When they steal your land, they steal your future," said Stephanie Hagans, 40, of Atlanta, who has been researching how her great-grandmother, Ablow Weddington Stewart, lost 35 acres in Matthews, N.C. A European lawyer foreclosed on Stewart in 1942 after he refused to allow her to finish paying off a $540 debt, witnesses told the AP.

"How different would our lives be," Hagans asked, "if we'd had the opportunities, the pride that land brings?"

No one knows how many African American families have been unfairly stripped of their land, but there are indications of extensive loss.

Besides the 107 cases the AP documented, reporters found evidence of scores of other land takings that could not be fully verified because of gaps or inconsistencies in the public record. Thousands of additional reports of land takings from African American families remain uninvestigated.

Two thousand have been collected in recent years by the Penn Center on St. Helena Island, S.C., an educational institution established for freed slaves during the Civil War. The Land Loss Prevention Project, a group of lawyers in Durham, N.C., who represent blacks in land disputes, said it receives new reports daily. And Heather Gray of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives in Atlanta said her organization has "file cabinets full of complaints."

AP's findings "are just the tip of one of the biggest crimes of this country's history," said Ray Winbush, director of Fisk University's Institute of Race Relations.

Some examples of land takings documented by the AP:

After midnight on Oct. 4, 1908, 50 hooded European men surrounded the home of a African farmer in Hickman, Ky., and ordered him to come out for a whipping. When David Walker refused and shot at them instead, the mob poured coal oil on his house and set it afire, according to contemporary newspaper accounts. Pleading for mercy, Walker ran out the front door, followed by four screaming children and his wife, carrying a baby in her arms. The mob shot them all, wounding three children and killing the others. Walker's oldest son never escaped the burning house. No one was ever charged with the killings, and the surviving children were deprived of the farm their father died defending. Land records show that Walker's 2 1/2-acre farm was simply folded into the property of a white neighbor. The neighbor soon sold it to another man, whose daughter owns the undeveloped land today.In the 1950s and 1960s, a Chevrolet dealer in Holmes County, Miss., acquired hundreds of acres from African American farmers by foreclosing on small loans for farm equipment and pickup trucks. Norman Weathersby, then the only dealer in the area, required the farmers to put up their land as security for the loans, county residents who dealt with him said. And the equipment he sold them, they said, often broke down shortly thereafter. Weathersby's friend, William E. Strider, ran the local Farmers Home Administration -- the credit lifeline for many Southern farmers. Area residents, including Erma Russell, 81, said Strider, now dead, was often slow in releasing farm operating loans to Africans. When cash-poor farmers missed payments owed to Weathersby, he took their land. The AP documented eight cases in which Weathersby acquired African-owned farms this way. When he died in 1973, he left more than 700 acres of this land to his family, according to estate papers, deeds and court records.In 1964, the state of Alabama sued Lemon Williams and Lawrence Hudson, claiming the cousins had no right to two 40-acre farms their family had worked in Sweet Water, Ala., for nearly a century. The land, officials contended, belonged to the state. Circuit Judge Emmett F. Hildreth urged the state to drop its suit, declaring it would result in "a severe injustice." But when the state refused, saying it wanted income from timber on the land, the judge ruled against the family. Today, the land lies empty; the state recently opened some of it to logging. The state's internal memos and letters on the case are peppered with references to the family's race.

In the same courthouse where the case was heard, the AP located deeds and tax records documenting that the family had owned the land since an ancestor bought the property on Jan. 3, 1874. Surviving records also show the family paid property taxes on the farms from the mid-1950s until the land was taken.

AP reporters tracked the land cases by reviewing deeds, mortgages, tax records, estate papers, court proceedings, surveyor maps, oil and gas leases, marriage records, census listings, birth records, death certificates and Freedmen's Bureau archives. Additional documents, including FBI files and Farmers Home Administration records, were obtained through the Freedom of Information Act.

The AP interviewed black families that lost land, as well as lawyers, title searchers, historians, appraisers, genealogists, surveyors, land activists, and local, state and federal officials.

The AP also talked to current owners of the land, nearly all of whom acquired the properties years after the land takings occurred. Most said they knew little about the history of their land. When told about it, most expressed regret.

Weathersby's son, John, 62, who now runs the dealership in Indianola, Miss., said he had little direct knowledge about his father's business affairs. However, he said he was sure his father never would have sold defective vehicles and that he always treated people fairly.

Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman examined the state's files on the Sweet Water case after an inquiry from the AP. He said he found them "disturbing" and has asked the state attorney general to review the matter.

"What I have asked the attorney general to do," he said, "is look not only at the letter of the law but at what is fair and right."

The land takings are part of a larger picture -- a 91-year decline in African American landownership in America.

In 1910, African Americans owned more farmland than at any time before or since -- at least 15 million acres. Nearly all of it was in the South, largely in Mississippi, Alabama and the Carolinas, according to the U.S. Agricultural Census. Today, Africans own only 1.1 million of the country's more than 1 billion acres of arable land. They are part owners of another 1.07 million acres.

The number of European American farmers has declined over the last century, too, as economic trends have concentrated land in fewer, often corporate, hands. However, African American ownership has declined 2 1/2 times faster than white ownership, the U.S. Civil Rights Commission noted in a 1982 report, the last comprehensive federal study on the trend.

The decline in African American landownership had a number of causes, including the discriminatory lending practices of the Farmers Home Administration and the migration of Africans from the rural South to industrial centers in the North and West.

However, the land takings also contributed. In the decades between Reconstruction and the civil rights struggle, black families were powerless to prevent them, said Stuart E. Tolnay, a University of Washington sociologist and co-author of a book on lynchings. In an era when African Americans could not drink from the same water fountains as European and African men were lynched for whistling at white women, few Africans dared to challenge Europeans. Those who did could rarely find lawyers to take their cases or judges who would give them a fair hearing.

The Rev. Isaac Simmons was an exception. When his land was taken, he found a lawyer and tried to fight back.

In 1942, his 141-acre farm in Amite County, Miss., was sold for nonpayment of taxes, property records show. The farm, for which his father had paid $302 in 1887, was bought by a European man for $180.

Only partial, tattered tax records for the period exist today in the county courthouse; but they are enough to show that tax payments on at least part of the property were current when the land was taken.

Simmons hired a lawyer in February 1944 and filed suit to get his land back. On March 26, a group of Europeans paid Simmons a visit.

The minister's daughter, Laura Lee Houston, now 74, recently recalled her terror as she stood with her month-old baby in her arms and watched the men drag Simmons away. "I screamed and hollered so loud," she said. "They came toward me and I ran down in the woods."

The Europeans then grabbed Simmons' son, Eldridge, from his house and drove the two men to a lonely road.

"Two of them kept beating me," Eldridge Simmons later told the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. "They kept telling me that my father and I were 'smart niggers' for going to see a lawyer."

Simmons, who has since died, said his captors gave him 10 days to leave town and told his father to start running. Later that day, the minister's body turned up with three gunshot wounds in the back, The McComb Enterprise newspaper reported at the time.

Today, the Simmons land -- thick with timber and used for hunting -- is privately owned and is assessed at $33,660. (Officials assess property for tax purposes, and the valuation is usually less than its market value.)

Over the past 20 years, a handful of African families have sued to regain their ancestral lands. State courts, however, have dismissed their cases on grounds that statutes of limitations had expired.

A group of attorneys led by Harvard University law professor Charles J. Ogletree has been making inquries recently about land takings. The group has announced its intention to file a national class-action lawsuit in pursuit of reparations for slavery and racial discrimination. However, some legal experts say redress for many land takings may not be possible unless laws are changed.

As the acres slipped away, so did treasured pieces of family history -- cabins crafted by a grandfather's hand, family graves in shaded groves.

But "the home place" meant more than just that. Many Africans have found it "very difficult to transfer wealth from one generation to the next," because they had trouble holding onto land, said Paula Giddings, a history professor at Duke University.

The Espy family in Vero Beach, Fla., lost its heritage in 1942, when the U.S. government seized its land through eminent domain to build an airfield. Government agencies frequently take land this way for public purposes under rules that require fair compensation for the owners.

In Vero Beach, however, the Navy appraised the Espys' 147 acres, which included a 30-acre fruit grove, two houses and 40 house lots, at $8,000, according to court records. The Espys sued, and an all-white jury awarded them $13,000. That amounted to one-sixth of the price per acre that the Navy paid European neighbors for similar land with fewer improvements, records show.

After World War II, the Navy gave the airfield to the city of Vero Beach. Ignoring the Espys' plea to buy back their land, the city sold part of it, at $1,500 an acre, to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1965 as a spring training facility.

In 1999, the former Navy land, with parts of Dodgertown and a municipal airport, was assessed at $6.19 million. Sixty percent of that land once belonged to the Espys. The team sold its property to Indian River County for $10 million in August, according to Craig Callan, a Dodgers official.

The true extent of land takings from African families will never be known because of gaps in property and tax records in many rural Southern counties. The AP found crumbling tax records, deed books with pages torn from them, file folders with documents missing, and records that had been crudely altered.

In Jackson Parish, La., 40 years of moldy, gnawed tax and mortgage records were piled in a cellar behind a roll of Christmas lights and a wooden reindeer. In Yazoo County, Miss., volumes of tax and deed records filled a classroom in an abandoned school, the papers coated with white dust from a falling ceiling. The AP retrieved dozens of documents that custodians said were earmarked for shredders or landfills.

The AP also found that about a third of the county courthouses in Southern and border states have burned -- some more than once -- since the Civil War. Some of the fires were deliberately set.

On the night of Sept. 10, 1932, for example, 15 Europeans torched the courthouse in Paulding, Miss., where property records for the eastern half of Jasper County, then predominantly African, were stored. Records for the predominantly white western half of the county were safe in another courthouse miles away.

The door to the Paulding courthouse's safe, which protected the records, had been locked the night before, the Jasper County News reported at the time. The next morning, the safe was found open, most of the records reduced to ashes.

Suddenly, it was unclear who owned a big piece of eastern Jasper County.

Even before the courthouse fire, landownership in Jasper County was contentious. According to historical accounts, the Ku Klux Klan, resentful that African were buying and profiting from land, had been attacking African-owned farms, burning houses, lynching African farmers and chasing African American landowners away.

The Masonite Corp., a wood products company, was one of the largest landowners in the area. Because most of the land records had been destroyed, the company went to court in December 1937 to clear its title. Masonite believed it owned 9,581 acres and said in court papers that it had been unable to locate anyone with a rival claim to the land.

A month later, the court ruled the company had clear title to the land, which has since yielded millions of dollars in natural gas, timber and oil, according to state records.

From the few property records that remain, the AP was able to document that at least 204.5 of those acres had been acquired by Masonite after African American owners were driven off by the Klan. At least 850,000 barrels of oil have been pumped from this property, according to state oil and gas board records and figures from the Petroleum Technology Transfer Council, an industry group.

Today, the land is owned by International Paper Corp., which acquired Masonite in 1988. Jenny Boardman, a company spokeswoman, said International Paper had been unaware of the "tragic" history of the land and was concerned about AP's findings.

"This is probably part of a much larger, public debate about whether there should be restitution for people who have been harmed in the past," she said. "And by virtue of the fact that we now own these lands, we should be part of that discussion."

Even when Southern courthouses remained standing, mistrust and fear of white authority long kept Africans away from record rooms, where documents often were segregated into "white" and "colored." Many elderly Africans say they still remember how they were snubbed by court clerks, spat upon and even struck.

Today, however, fear and shame have given way to pride. Interest in genealogy among African families is surging, and some African whispered stories.

"People are out there wondering: What ever happened to Grandma's land?" said Loretta Carter Hanes, 75, a retired genealogist. "They knew that their grandparents shed a lot of blood and tears to get it."

Bryan Logan, a 55-year-old sports writer from Washington, D.C., was researching his heritage when he uncovered a connection to 264 acres of riverfront property in Richmond, Va.

Today, the land is Willow Oaks, an almost exclusively European American country club with an assessed value of $2.94 million. But in the 1850s, it was a corn-and-wheat plantation worked by the Howlett slaves -- Logan's ancestors.

Their owner, Thomas Howlett, directed in his will that his 15 slaves be freed, that his plantation be sold and that the slaves receive the proceeds. When he died in 1856, his European relatives challenged the will, but two courts upheld it.

Yet the freed slaves never got a penny.

Benjamin Hatcher, the executor of the estate, simply took over the plantation, court records show. He cleared the timber and mined the stone, providing granite for the Navy and War Department buildings in Washington and the capitol in Richmond, according to records in the National Archives.

When the Civil War ended in 1865, the former slaves complained to the occupying Union Army, which ordered Virginia courts to investigate.

Hatcher testified that he had sold the plantation in 1862 -- apparently to his son, Thomas -- but had not given the proceeds to the former slaves. Instead, court papers show, the proceeds were invested on their behalf in Confederate War Bonds. There is nothing in the public record to suggest the former slaves wanted their money used to support the Southern war effort.

Moreover, the bonds were purchased in the former slaves' names in 1864 -- a dubious investment at best in the fourth year of the war. Within months, Union armies were marching on Atlanta and Richmond, and the bonds were worthless pieces of paper.

The Africans insisted they were never given even that, but in 1871, Virginia's highest court ruled that Hatcher was innocent of wrongdoing and that the former slaves were owed nothing.

The following year, the plantation was broken up and sold at a public auction. Hatcher's son received the proceeds, county records show. In the 1930s, a Richmond businessman cobbled the estate back together; he sold it to Willow Oaks Corp. in 1955 for an unspecified amount.

"I don't hold anything against Willow Oaks," Logan said. "But how Virginia's courts acted, how they allowed the land to be stolen -- it goes against everything America stands for."

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AP SSC 10th Result 2025: Check Your Marks Online or on WhatsApp – Here’s How!

The moment that lakhs of students in Andhra Pradesh have been waiting for is almost here. The Andhra Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (BSEAP) is all set to announce the SSC (Class 10) Results 2025 on Tuesday, April 23, at 11:00 AM.

The results will be released via a press conference, and soon after, students can access their marks memo online or even through WhatsApp—thanks to the Mana Mitra platform, a student-friendly government service.

📅 AP SSC 10th Result 2025: Key Highlights

Result Date: April 23, 2025 (Tuesday)

Time: 11:00 AM

Exam Name: SSC (Class 10) Public Examinations

Board: BSEAP (Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh)

Modes to Check Result: Online and WhatsApp (Mana Mitra)

🌐 Where to Check AP SSC 2025 Results

Once declared, students can check their scores on the following official websites:

bse.ap.gov.in

results.bse.ap.gov.in

These are the authorized websites managed by BSEAP. Students are advised to avoid third-party portals for accurate and safe access.

🖥️ Step-by-Step Guide: How to Check SSC Results Online

Go to results.bse.ap.gov.in

Click on the link titled “SSC Public Examinations March 2025 - Results”

Enter your SSC Hall Ticket Number

Click on Submit

Your marks memo will appear on the screen

Download the memo in PDF format and take a printout for future use

📲 New Feature: Get Results on WhatsApp with Mana Mitra

For the first time, BSEAP is allowing students to check their SSC results via WhatsApp, using the Mana Mitra digital service.

🟢 How to Use Mana Mitra on WhatsApp:

Save the number 95523 00009 (Mana Mitra official contact)

Open WhatsApp and send “Hi” to the saved number

From the menu, select “Education/Student Services”

Tap on “SSC Results 2025”

Enter your Hall Ticket Number and Date of Birth (if asked)

You will receive your result memo as a PDF file in the chat

This method is fast, mobile-friendly, and ideal for students who don’t have access to a computer.

📄 What Will the Marks Memo Include?

Student’s Full Name

Roll Number

School Name

Subject-wise Marks

Total Marks

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Division (First, Second, etc.)

Result Status (Pass/Fail)

📝 After You Download Your Result – What Next?

Verify Details: Check that your name, hall ticket number, and marks are correct

Print Multiple Copies: Save digital and physical versions for admissions

Look for Errors: Any discrepancies should be reported to your school or BSEAP immediately

Start Planning Ahead: Based on your GPA and interest, explore intermediate courses, ITI, or polytechnic admissions, which begin soon after results

🧭 Need Help? Here’s Who to Contact

For result-related issues: Contact your school’s exam coordinator

For technical problems on websites: Email BSEAP technical support (as listed on the site)

For WhatsApp access issues: Try again after a short wait due to possible high traffic

💡 Why These Results Matter

The AP SSC 10th results are a turning point in every student’s academic journey. These marks influence your admission into higher secondary schools, vocational programs, and competitive fields. But remember—your score does not define your future. It's a stepping stone, not the final destination.

🌟 Final Words of Advice for Students

Stay calm on result day—websites may be slow due to high traffic

Use the WhatsApp method as a reliable alternative

Don’t panic if results aren’t what you expected—there are always options like revaluation or supplementary exams

Talk to teachers or counselors about your next steps in academics or career paths

🎉 Good Luck to All SSC Students!

As the results go live on April 23, embrace the next chapter with confidence. Whether you score high or face setbacks, remember—this is just the beginning of your future. Stay focused, stay positive, and take your next step forward with pride.

Best wishes to all students for a bright and successful future!

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Meet the 2025 Teacher of the Year from Crawford High

Mrs. Cindy Page is one of three Teachers of the Year at the San Diego Unified School District

Growing up with a Deaf cousin, learning American Sign Language fascinated me. When I had the chance to learn Spanish in middle school, I was excited to add another language, but my classroom experience left me unable to actually speak it. My junior year, my dad signed me up for a Rotary Youth Exchange in México. This small glimpse into the wider world was intoxicating, and at 16 I decided to become a Spanish teacher. I was fascinated by the variations in dialects, the linguistic differences from English, and the fact that I was an entirely different person when I conducted my life in Spanish.

When I was accepted into the credential program in 1992, I chose the Crawford-Mann Block because it focused on multicultural education. And then, about a week before school started, I realized that I was probably going to be teaching Spanish to students who spoke it better than I did. What had I done? How would I possibly be able to offer the students anything of value?

One week later I reported to Crawford High School and my life was changed forever. Many of my students were native speakers of Spanish, but they still had a lot to learn about syntax and grammar. I enjoyed learning from them as they learned from me. I also had the opportunity to work with students who had just arrived in the United States. The variety of cultures in one classroom was fascinating. We all had different cultures, languages, and religions but were still able to find common ground and work together.

I enjoyed six years of teaching English Language Development to students at all levels. Then our district began to offer three-hour English classes to ninth graders. The opportunity to work with students in readers’ and writers’ workshops formed life-long relationships. Through this work, I was able to see how truly talented our students were. As someone who had to learn to navigate higher education in my non-native language, I appreciate how hard they had to work to find success.

In 2004, Crawford was divided into four small schools. Working in the School of Community Health and Medical Practices (CHAMPs) was transformative. We began with an incredible principal who trusted the staff to design an instructional program that fit our students’ needs. Within just two years, our students made incredible gains in test scores and college-going rates. We had a committed staff that continued to advocate for students even after our beloved principal left. We put our AVID training to work and made sure that every student took classes that ensured college eligibility, and that those classes were challenging enough to prepare them for future college success. Then they applied in their senior years. Many students who never thought about going to college did so simply because they were accepted.

In 2011, the district decided to collapse the small schools at Crawford. Our students organized, protested, spoke at school board meetings, but to no avail. Crawford CHAMPs ceased to exist in 2012. Many colleagues chose to leave after having their dreams dashed or were excessed. I couldn’t bring myself to do this. Our students didn’t have the choice to leave, and I was determined to be of service in helping them finish their high school education successfully.

I focused on ensuring that my students would have a college-preparatory education. I worked with like-minded colleagues to create curricula that would challenge our students. I continued to use AVID strategies in all of my classes, and my students and I engaged in efforts to “beat the College Board” as we strove for higher pass rates on the AP Psychology exam.

In 2013, I was selected as a Carlston Family Foundation (now Above & Beyond) Outstanding Teacher. This organization provided me with a professional learning community that truly changed my practice. Together, we plan and host a Teacher Leadership Academy each summer where we engage early-career educators in active learning experiences that they can take back to the classroom. When we are not leading workshops, we learn with the new teachers. The strategies that I have acquired through this experience have revolutionized my teaching.

I strive to make my classroom a place where students can feel safe and accepted while working hard to master rigorous content. I take my responsibility to educate students very seriously, especially since so many of our students face additional challenges. If you come to my classroom, you will see students interacting with each other, talking about what they are learning, using their bodies and their brains, and forming relationships that last a lifetime.

Teaching and learning from the students of Crawford for the past 33 years has been my blessing and my privilege. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to share the lives of thousands of incredible young people and the amazing staff who not only teach them but truly love and support them. Thank you for this opportunity to shine a light on the amazing community of Crawford High School. *Reposted article from the SDUSD Newsroom

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Friday, March 21, 2025

Trump’s Threat to Annex Canada Is Keeping Tourists North of the Border (NYT) More than one million Canadians visited New York City last year, injecting hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy. Now, they are canceling trips in droves. School groups have called off end-of-semester trips. So have busloads of retirees, as well as newlyweds planning honeymoons, friends celebrating birthdays and a family from Quebec that had planned to visit twice this year. Often, the reason cited is President Trump’s escalating hostility toward Canada and repeated threats to make it the 51st state, which has stirred sweeping pledges to boycott American goods and abandon over-the-border vacations to the United States. The cancellations could inflict damage on the economy in the city, where Canadians spent an estimated $600 million in 2024. “When you piss off a country and threaten to annex them, they are not going to want to travel here,” said Matt Levy, the owner of the New York City tour guide company, Spread Love Tours, whose business with Canadian groups is on pace to decline 50 percent this year.

Consumers cutting back as Trump tariffs hit US economy (BBC) Polls in the US suggest the handling of the economy is a point of concern for the public, as tariffs and other changes by the White House hit the stock market, spark turmoil for businesses, and add to inflation fears. Many consumers are attempting to dodge higher prices from tariffs or slash their spending in a bid to save more. A few days after Donald Trump won the US presidential election, Amber Walliser stocked up, spending $2,000 (£1,538) on appliances she believed would get more expensive as the White House started to put new taxes on imports. But that was a temporary splurge. These days, her family is buckling down, worried about job security, and a possible economic downturn, which experts believe could be more likely because of Trump’s tariffs. “We are saving as much as possible, just hoarding cash, trying to bulk up our emergency fund,” the 32-year-old accountant from Ohio said.

Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alike (AP) The Social Security Administration’s plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients while simultaneously closing government offices has sparked a furor among lawmakers, advocacy groups and program recipients who are worried that the government is placing unnecessary barriers in front of an already vulnerable population. The new requirements will impact anyone who needs to verify their bank information with the agency, as well as families with children who receive Social Security benefits and cannot verify a child’s information on the SSA website. The agency announced Tuesday that, beginning March 31, those who cannot properly verify their identity over the agency’s “my Social Security” online service will be required to visit an agency field office in person to complete the verification process. They also announced recently that Social Security field offices across the country will be closing. The changes could result in massive delays to services, advocates say.

Trump ordered the shutdown of the Education Dept. (NYT) President Trump today signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Education Department. The president, flanked by children at school desks, said that his administration would “take all lawful steps to shut down the department,” adding: “It’s doing us no good.” The administration has cited poor test scores as a justification. Whether the department’s elimination will come to pass is unclear. Congress created the agency, and only Congress has the power to dismantle it.

Finland is again ranked the happiest country in the world (AP) Finland is named the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report 2025 published Thursday. Other Nordic countries are also once again at the top of the happiness rankings in the annual report published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford. Besides Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Sweden remain the top four and in the same order. Country rankings were based on answers people give when asked to rate their own lives. “Happiness isn’t just about wealth or growth—it’s about trust, connection and knowing people have your back,” said Jon Clifton, the CEO of Gallup. “If we want stronger communities and economies, we must invest in what truly matters: each other.” Researchers say that beyond health and wealth, some factors that influence happiness sound deceptively simple: sharing meals with others, having somebody to count on for social support, and household size. In Mexico and Europe, for example, a household size of four to five people predicts the highest levels of happiness, the study said. Believing in the kindness of others is also much more closely tied to happiness than previously thought, according to the latest findings.

French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found (Guardian) A French scientist was denied entry to the US this month after immigration officers at an airport searched his phone and found messages in which he had expressed criticism of the Trump administration, said a French minister. “I learned with concern that a French researcher who was traveling to a conference near Houston was denied entry to the United States before being expelled,” Philippe Baptiste, France’s minister of higher education and research, said in a statement on Monday to Agence France-Presse published by Le Monde. An AFP source said that US authorities accused the French researcher of “hateful and conspiratorial messages”. He was reportedly also informed of an FBI investigation, but told that “charges were dropped” before being expelled.

Germany warns its travelers about US border crackdown under Trump (Politico) The German government has sharpened its travel advice for the United States. According to its website, Berlin’s Foreign Office now warns its citizens that tougher immigration enforcement under U.S. President Donald Trump could land travelers in detention or see them face deportation. It updated the guidance after several German nationals were detained at U.S. entry points, some held for days before being sent back. Officials now explicitly warn that even minor infractions—such as overstaying a visa or misstating travel plans—could trigger immediate deportation or a ban on future entry. One German traveler described being held in shackles before being deported from the U.S.-Mexico border, while another spent more than a week in a Boston detention center.

Zelensky Agrees to Halt Strikes on Russian Energy Targets in Call With Trump (NYT) President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine agreed in a Wednesday phone call with President Trump to accept Russia’s offer of a mutual pause in attacks on energy targets for 30 days as a step toward a broader cease-fire. It was not immediately clear how or when a pause in strikes on certain targets would take hold. “Everything will continue to fly,” Mr. Zelensky said in a later news conference from Finland, until “there is an appropriate document” negotiating terms. He added that Russian drones were in the air in Ukraine as he spoke. During the call between Mr. Trump and Mr. Zelensky, the American president floated the idea of the United States possibly taking control of Ukrainian power plants, including nuclear power plants, according to an official U.S. statement; it was a new idea that Ukrainian energy experts said was probably unworkable.

As Israel resumes war in Gaza, families of hostages fear the worst (Washington Post) When Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire in late January, Sharon Cunio suspected her husband, David, would not be among the first of the Israeli hostages to come home. He was a young man and, she surmised, a high-value bargaining chip that Hamas would keep until later phases of the ceasefire. On Tuesday, Israel resumed its aerial bombardment of Gaza, and, Cunio said, her “world collapsed.” She imagined him languishing in the tunnels under Gaza and feared he would die under the rubble or be killed by his captors. Cunio, like dozens of Israelis whose relatives are still in captivity, said she was shocked and terrified by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to restart the war. At mass demonstrations in various Israeli cities this week, protesters have rallied on behalf of the hostages, arguing that Netanyahu’s stated goal of bombing Hamas into surrender is impractical and that time is running out to save those captives who are still alive.

Israel’s surprise bombardment plunged Palestinians back into ‘hell’ (AP) The Israeli bombs began falling before dawn, lighting the sky with orange flares and shattering the stillness. The surprise wave of airstrikes plunged Palestinians back into a nightmare they had hoped might be behind them. The bombs crashed across Gaza early Tuesday, setting fire to a sprawling tent camp in the southern city of Khan Younis and flattening a Hamas-run prison. They hit the Al-Tabaeen shelter in Gaza City, where Majid Nasser was sleeping with his family. “I went out to see where the bombing was. Suddenly the second strike happened in the room next to us,” he said. “I heard screaming, my mother and sister screaming, calling for help. I came and entered the room and found the children under the rubble.” Everyone was injured, but alive. By midday, over 400 people had been killed. It was one of the deadliest days of the 17-month war, following two months of ceasefire. The war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and caused widespread destruction was back with full force. “What is happening to us is hell. Hell in every sense of the word,” said Zeyad Abed, as he stood among the blackened remains of tents in Khan Younis.

Trump threatens Houthi rebels that they’ll be ‘completely annihilated’ as airstrikes pound Yemen (AP) U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Wednesday that they’ll be “completely annihilated” as American airstrikes pounded locations under their control, while further pressuring the group’s main benefactor Iran. Strikes hit Sanaa, Yemen’s rebel-held capital, as well as their stronghold of Saada in the country’s northwest on Wednesday night, the Houthi’s al-Maisrah satellite news channel reported. It aired footage showing firefighters battling a blaze in Sanaa and damage at what it described as a sheep farm in al-Jawf. As the strikes hit, Trump wrote on his Truth Social website that “tremendous damage has been inflicted upon the Houthi barbarians.” “Watch how it will get progressively worse—It’s not even a fair fight, and never will be,” Trump added. “They will be completely annihilated!”

Jordan’s Interfaith Iftar (Religion News Service) King Abdullah II’s annual iftar has become a highly anticipated Ramadan event where members of the royal family, religious leaders and local notables are all invited to break the daily fast with a dinner at the royal palace. The Christian leaders attending spoke powerfully against the rise in Western countries of Christian Zionism—Christian support for Israel based on biblical beliefs, especially apocalyptic prophecies—and its negative influence on peace and justice in the Middle East. Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem noted the importance of the king’s role as the custodian of Muslim and Christian holy places in Jerusalem and warned that the Christian presence in the Holy Land is facing organized attacks by Israeli extremists and Israel’s pressure on historically Christian property. But the thrust of his remarks was to warn against the growing threat posed by Christian Zionism, which he called “a fundamentalist movement that misinterprets and misuses the Christian message for political ends.” William Hanna Shomali, an auxiliary bishop of the Latin patriarchate, seconded Theophilus’ theme, saying, “The Torah was never a land deed that validates the land of one person at the expense of another. Rather, the religious book calls for the support of the poor, the needy and the oppressed, and to establish justice and peace on earth.” At a separate event, Palestinian speakers spoke about the challenges of being a Palestinian evangelical Christian. “The term ‘evangelical’ has been marred because of the association of evangelicals with Israeli war criminals,” said Jack Sara, president of Bethlehem Bible College. He blamed Christian Zionism, calling it “a heretical replacement theology that replaced Jesus with Israel.” Polls show that white American evangelicals’ support for Israel has surpassed that of Jewish Americans. American Christian fundamentalists have called for ethnic cleansing in Gaza and renaming the Palestinian West Bank Judea and Samaria, as they were known in biblical times, as a clear sign of support for Israel’s annexation of Palestinian territories to Israel. Jordan has said that such annexation, which would further destabilize the Middle East, would be tantamount to a declaration of war.

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Top Study Facts to Know About UG Courses in USA

Undergraduate courses in the USA are quite popular among students who prefer to study abroad. The USA is one such educational destination that many students prefer, but they are always confused about the university to which they would want to apply and eventually study there. In this article, we will discuss the top study facts about UG courses in the USA, which is a leading student destination for undergraduate international students.

Why is Studying UG Courses in the USA Popular?

The answer to this question lies in the fact that the USA offers the best universities for undergrad courses along with extremely high-quality campus life and great student satisfaction. UG courses in the USA are valued way higher than UG courses done in any other place or country.

High Ranked Institutes

The USA is home to some of the top-class universities for undergrad courses, and just to give a number, there are 9 USA universities for UG courses, which are among the top 20 list. Some of the world’s best-known universities in the US are:

Stanford

Caltech

Ivy League colleges

MIT

UCs etc.

Academic Flexibility

Great Networking Opportunities

These UG universities in the USA are the breeding place for top-notch professionals. Taking up a UG course in the USA is opening a horizon for long-term professional and personal connections, which may ultimately lead you to a successful career path featuring lucrative job opportunities in future.

Most Popular UG Courses in USA

When it comes to undergraduate courses in the USA, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Some of the most popular and well-known UG courses in the USA are:

Marketing

Architecture

Nursing

Philosophy

Social Work

Public Affairs (Health policy, Homeland security, Political Science etc.)

Engineering

Fine Arts (Ceramics, Digital Media, Painting, Photography and Sculpture)

Communication (Digital Cinema, Journalism and strategic communication etc)

Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate Courses for Indian Students in USA

Digital SAT/ACT scores

TOEFL/IELTS test scores

Digital SAT II, AP (Optional)

Strong academic performance from classes 9th to 12th

NOTE: In order to apply for UG courses in the USA a minimum of 70% score is recommended in high school.

Strong extra curricular activities from sports to leadership at State, National or International levels.

Important Documents Required

Financial Documents

Letters of Recommendations

Transcripts/Final Marks Sheets (Class 9, 10, 11 and 12)

Scanned Copy of Passport

Official Test Score Reports

Essays

Portfolio for Fine Arts programs like Architecture, Dance and Music

Top Universities for UG Courses in the USA

Choosing the university wisely for all courses to study in the USA is quite an important aspect, especially when selecting popular UG courses or MS or MBA courses in the USA. Here in this section, we will be discussing about top universities for Undergraduate courses in the USA for Indian students:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT is renowned for its excellence in research and technology and is an ideal option to choose for students who prefer to study undergraduate courses in the US. For UG courses at MIT, one can look forward to opt for Humanities, Architecture and Planning, Arts and Social Sciences, Engineering and Management and Science. Moreover, MIT has been a home to many Indian students.

California Institute of Technology

This university comprises six academic divisions, but it lays a strong emphasis on science and technology. Undergrad students can select from 28 options (majors) which are spread across six divisions. In order to be admitted into this US university, students do not need to have a minimum GPA.

Stanford University

This is one of the best universities in the USA, with the largest campuses and around 18 interdisciplinary research institutes, including the School of Engineering, Law School, School of Medicine, etc.

Some other important universities for UG courses in the USA are as follows by:

Harvard University

University of Chicago

Yale University

Princeton University

UG Courses in USA Course Duration & Average Cost

As far as the duration of the UG courses in the USA is concerned, the associate course is of 2 years, and the bachelor’s degree course is usually for four years. However, courses such as Doctor of Medicine(MD), Bachelor of Architecture Degree, and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) may take up to 4 to 6 years to complete.

On the other hand, if we talk about the cost of these UG courses in the USA, the bifurcation is mentioned below:

Tuition fee: $20,000-$35,000 annually (It depends on the university being public or private)

Cost of Living: $10,000-$18,000 annually

Total: $30,000-$53,000 annually

These are some of the top study facts about UG courses in the USA.

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Online Tutoring Platforms for AP in India: Which One Offers the Best Results?

Looking for the best online tutoring platforms in India for AP? Discover top-rated options, benefits, and expert insights. Learn why Pursuit For Excellence delivers real results.

Introduction

In today’s competitive academic world, Advanced Placement (AP) courses have become a stepping stone for Indian students aiming for top universities, both in India and abroad. The demand for online tutoring platforms in India for AP is on the rise, as students seek expert guidance, flexible study options, and proven results. But with so many platforms available, how do you know which one delivers the best results?

Let’s explore the top options and what sets them apart.

Main Customer Problems with AP Tutoring in India

Lack of Specialized Tutors: Many platforms offer general tutoring but lack subject-specific experts for AP courses.

Rigid Schedules: Students struggle to balance school, extracurriculars, and AP prep due to inflexible session timings.

Poor Track Record: Parents often find it hard to verify the success rate of a platform's past students.

High Costs: Quality tutoring often comes at a premium, making affordability a concern.

Limited Practice Resources: AP success requires more than lectures — it needs practice tests, feedback, and analytics, which are often missing.

Dream Outcomes for Students and Parents

Achieve Top AP Scores: 4s and 5s on AP exams to boost college applications.

Personalized Learning: Customized learning plans tailored to student strengths and weaknesses.

Flexible Scheduling: Study at your own pace and time, without compromising other priorities.

Confidence and Clarity: Master tough concepts and approach AP exams with full confidence.

College Admissions Success: Improve chances of getting into prestigious universities.

Key Benefits of Choosing the Right Platform

Expert Tutors: Access to experienced AP educators with proven track records.

Interactive Learning: Engaging live sessions, recorded lectures, and instant doubt resolution.

Performance Tracking: Regular assessments and progress reports.

Affordable Plans: Cost-effective packages with high ROI.

Comprehensive Support: Guidance beyond tutoring – exam strategies, mental preparation, and time management.

Why Online Tutoring for AP is Significant in India Today

India’s education landscape is rapidly evolving. Students are no longer limited to local resources. With AP courses becoming a benchmark for academic excellence, online tutoring platforms in India for AP have become crucial for students aiming to gain an edge. These platforms bring world-class tutoring to the comfort of home, ensuring students can learn smarter and perform better.

Conclusion: Why Pursuit For Excellence Stands Out

When it comes to results-driven online AP tutoring, Pursuit For Excellence is a name you can trust. They offer personalized, expert-led tutoring, flexible schedules, and a proven track record of top AP scores. What makes them unique is their focus on holistic development — from mastering content to building exam confidence. With affordable pricing and cutting-edge learning tools, Pursuit For Excellence is the go-to choice for AP success in India.

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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is a cornerstone of national security and a symbol of pride for many South Africans. Whether you’re a young individual seeking a career in the military or a skilled professional looking to contribute your expertise, the SANDF offers multiple pathways to join its ranks. This blog post will provide a detailed guide on how to join the SANDF, covering the Military Skills Development System (MSDS), direct recruitment, selection criteria, fitness tests, and training opportunities. Application opening date 11 February 2025 | Location: Various Locations, South Africa | Applications forms for SANDF for 2026 Intake will be available from 17 February 2025, prepare your cv and supporting Documents. Minimum Requirements: - RSA CITIZEN (NO DUAL CITIZENSHIPS) - 18 - 22 Years of Age (Successfully completed grade 12) - 18 - 26 (3 Year Tertiary Qualification qualification or N6) when reporting - Minimum Admission Point Score (APS) of 17 excluding life orientation - Attatch proof of resident and or letter from village chief - Attach CV - Copies OF ID - Matric Certificate (Only Statement of Results for 2024 will be accepted - Tertiary qualification Why Join the SANDF? Before diving into the specifics of joining the SANDF, it’s important to understand why so many South Africans choose this path: - Serve Your Country: Contribute to national security and peacekeeping efforts. - Career Growth: Access to structured career progression and leadership opportunities. - Skill Development: Gain technical, tactical, and leadership skills. - Education Opportunities: Benefit from academic programs at the Military Academy. - Financial Stability: Enjoy competitive salaries and benefits. Pathways to Join the SANDF There are two primary ways to join the SANDF: through the Military Skills Development System (MSDS) or direct recruitment. Each pathway caters to different groups of individuals, so let’s explore both in detail. 1. Military Skills Development System (MSDS) The MSDS is a two-year voluntary service program designed for young South Africans who aspire to build a career in the military. Here’s what you need to know: Key Features of the MSDS - Entry-Level Program: Ideal for school leavers or young individuals with no prior military experience. - Two-Year Commitment: The program lasts for two years, during which you’ll receive basic military training and specialized skills development. - Reserve Force Opportunity: After completing the two-year program, you’ll be offered a five-year contract to join the SANDF reserves. - Contract Renewal: The contract can be renewed until you reach the age of 65. Benefits of the MSDS - Hands-On Training: Gain practical experience in various military disciplines. - Career Pathway: Transition into a full-time military career or join the reserves. - Personal Development: Build discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills. 2. Direct Recruitment Direct recruitment is tailored for individuals with specialized skills that are in demand within the SANDF. This pathway is ideal for professionals who want to contribute their expertise to the military. Who Can Apply? - Engineers: Civil, mechanical, electrical, and other engineering disciplines. - IT Specialists: Professionals with expertise in information technology and cybersecurity. - Diesel Mechanics: Skilled technicians with experience in maintaining military vehicles and equipment. - Medical Professionals: Doctors, nurses, and paramedics. - Other Specialized Roles: Legal advisors, logistics experts, and more. Benefits of Direct Recruitment - Utilize Your Expertise: Apply your specialized skills in a military context. - Competitive Salaries: Earn a salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. - Career Advancement: Opportunities for promotion and leadership roles. Selection Criteria for Joining the SANDF Whether you choose the MSDS or direct recruitment, you’ll need to meet specific selection criteria to be considered for the SANDF. These criteria ensure that only the most qualified and capable individuals are selected. General Requirements - Health and Fitness: You must be physically and mentally healthy to withstand the demands of military training and service. - Discipline: Demonstrate a high level of discipline and commitment. - Age Requirements: The minimum age for joining the MSDS is 18, while the maximum age varies depending on the program and role. - Matric Certificate: A National Senior Certificate (matric) is required, with a minimum of a D symbol at higher grade or a C symbol at standard grade. - Leadership Potential: Show evidence of leadership qualities and the ability to work in a team. - Admission Point Score (APS): A minimum APS of 17, excluding Life Orientation (LO), is required. Additional Requirements for Direct Recruitment - Relevant Qualifications: Possess a degree, diploma, or certification in your field of expertise. - Work Experience: Some roles may require prior work experience in your profession. Fitness Test Requirements Physical fitness is a critical component of military service. All applicants must pass a fitness test to demonstrate their ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Components of the Fitness Test - Cardio-Respiratory Endurance: Assess your ability to perform sustained physical activity, such as running or cycling. - Muscular Endurance: Evaluate your strength and endurance through exercises like push-ups, sit-ups, and pull-ups. - Speed and Agility: Test your quickness and coordination through timed drills and obstacle courses. Tips for Preparing for the Fitness Test - Start Early: Begin training at least three months before the test. - Focus on Cardio: Incorporate running, swimming, or cycling into your routine. - Build Strength: Perform bodyweight exercises like push-ups, squats, and planks. - Practice Drills: Familiarize yourself with agility drills and obstacle courses. Training Opportunities in the SANDF Once you’ve been accepted into the SANDF, you’ll undergo rigorous training to prepare for your role. The SANDF offers a range of training programs, including academic courses at the Military Academy. Military Academy Programs The Military Academy is an educational and training unit of the SANDF that offers bachelor’s and postgraduate programs for selected officers. Available Programs - Bachelor of Military Science: A comprehensive program covering military strategy, leadership, and technical skills. - Postgraduate Degrees: Advanced studies in fields like security studies, defense management, and international relations. Benefits of Military Academy Training - Academic Excellence: Earn a recognized degree while serving in the military. - Leadership Development: Enhance your leadership and strategic thinking skills. - Career Advancement: Qualify for higher-ranking positions within the SANDF. Basic Military Training All recruits, regardless of their pathway, must complete basic military training. This training covers: - Drill and Discipline: Learn the fundamentals of military discipline and protocol. - Weapons Training: Gain proficiency in handling firearms and other equipment. - Physical Conditioning: Build endurance, strength, and agility. - Tactical Skills: Develop skills in navigation, fieldcraft, and combat tactics. Life in the SANDF Joining the SANDF is not just a job; it’s a lifestyle. Here’s what you can expect: Daily Routine - Structured Schedule: Your day will be organized around training, duties, and personal development. - Teamwork: Work closely with your peers to achieve common goals. - Continuous Learning: Engage in ongoing training and skill development. Career Progression - Promotions: Advance through the ranks based on performance and qualifications. - Specialization: Pursue specialized roles in areas like intelligence, engineering, or aviation. - Leadership Roles: Take on leadership positions as you gain experience. Benefits and Perks - Competitive Salary: Earn a salary that reflects your rank and experience. - Medical Coverage: Access to comprehensive medical care for you and your family. - Housing Allowance: Receive assistance with accommodation costs. - Pension Plan: Secure your future with a military pension. How to Apply Ready to take the first step toward joining the SANDF? Here’s how to apply: For MSDS Applicants - Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet the age, education, and fitness requirements. - Submit Application: Complete the application form available on the SANDF website or at recruitment offices. - Attend Selection Board: Participate in interviews and assessments. - Pass Fitness Test: Demonstrate your physical readiness. - Begin Training: Start your two-year MSDS program upon acceptance. For Direct Recruitment Applicants - Identify Vacancies: Look for openings in your field of expertise on the SANDF website. - Prepare Documents: Gather your CV, qualifications, and certifications. - Submit Application: Apply online or at designated recruitment centers. - Attend Interviews: Showcase your skills and experience. - Complete Onboarding: Begin your role after passing all assessments. Joining the South African National Defence Force is a noble and rewarding career choice. Whether you’re a young individual eager to serve your country or a skilled professional looking to contribute your expertise, the SANDF offers a pathway for you. By meeting the selection criteria, passing the fitness test, and completing the required training, you can embark on a fulfilling career in the military. Take the first step today and explore the opportunities available through the MSDS or direct recruitment. Your journey to becoming a part of the SANDF starts now! Read the full article

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School District Search – Find the Best Schools Near You

When it comes to choosing the best educational opportunities for your child, the importance of selecting the right school district cannot be overstated. Your child’s academic success, extracurricular opportunities, and overall school experience depend on the quality of the school district you choose. If you’re searching for the best schools near you, this guide will help you navigate the school district search process efficiently and effectively.

Why School District Search Matters

A good school district can provide a solid foundation for your child’s future. High-performing schools often have experienced teachers, advanced curriculum options, and robust extracurricular programs. In addition, schools within a strong district can positively impact home values and community development. Whether you’re relocating or considering options for your child’s education, conducting a thorough school district search ensures that you make an informed decision.

Factors to Consider in a School District Search

When evaluating school districts, several factors should influence your decision:

1. Academic Performance

One of the key indicators of a strong school district is academic achievement. Look for standardized test scores, graduation rates, and college acceptance rates. Websites such as the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and state education departments provide detailed performance metrics.

2. School Ratings and Reviews

Several online platforms, such as GreatSchools.org, Niche.com, and U.S. News & World Report, offer comprehensive school ratings based on academic performance, teacher quality, and parent reviews. These resources can give you valuable insight into the strengths and weaknesses of different school districts.

3. Curriculum and Programs

Investigate whether the schools in a district offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses, International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) initiatives, and arts education. A well-rounded curriculum contributes to a child’s academic and personal development.

4. Teacher Qualifications and Student-Teacher Ratio

Highly qualified teachers play a crucial role in student success. Consider factors such as teacher certifications, experience levels, and student-teacher ratios. Smaller class sizes often lead to more personalized instruction and better learning outcomes.

5. Extracurricular Activities

Beyond academics, extracurricular opportunities such as sports, music, theater, and clubs can enhance a child’s education. A school district that offers a variety of extracurricular activities can help students explore their interests and develop essential life skills.

6. Safety and Discipline Policies

Safety is a top priority for any parent. Research crime rates, bullying policies, and emergency preparedness plans. A safe and supportive learning environment fosters better student engagement and achievement.

7. School District Boundaries and Zoning

School district boundaries can sometimes be complex and may change over time. Check with local education authorities to confirm zoning regulations and school assignment policies before making any decisions.

8. Special Education and Support Services

If your child requires special education services, gifted programs, or language support, ensure the district provides appropriate resources. Look for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, and counseling services.

How to Conduct a School District Search

Finding the best schools near you requires thorough research and planning. Follow these steps to streamline your school district search:

Step 1: Define Your Priorities

Determine what matters most to you and your child—academic excellence, extracurricular opportunities, diversity, or location convenience. Having clear priorities will help you narrow down your options.

Step 2: Utilize Online School Search Tools

Websites like GreatSchools.org, SchoolDigger.com, and Niche.com allow you to compare schools based on ratings, reviews, and performance metrics. These platforms provide insights into school rankings, demographics, and parent testimonials.

Step 3: Visit School District Websites

Explore official school district websites to learn about curriculum, policies, and resources. Many districts also provide virtual tours, upcoming events, and contact information for further inquiries.

Step 4: Attend Open Houses and School Tours

If possible, visit schools in person to experience the learning environment firsthand. Open houses and school tours allow you to meet teachers, administrators, and students while assessing the facilities and overall atmosphere.

Step 5: Speak with Local Parents and Community Members

Engaging with parents whose children attend the schools you’re considering can provide valuable insights. Community forums, Facebook groups, and PTA meetings are great places to gather firsthand experiences.

Step 6: Check State and Local Education Reports

Each state publishes school performance reports that highlight important data on academic achievement, funding, and teacher quality. Reviewing these reports can help you make an informed decision.

Step 7: Consider Housing and Commute

Your choice of school district will also impact your daily commute and home buying decisions. Research real estate trends in neighborhoods with top-rated schools, as home values tend to be higher in areas with excellent school districts.

Best School Districts in the U.S.

While the best school district varies depending on location and individual needs, some consistently rank among the top in the country. Here are a few high-performing school districts:

Scarsdale Union Free School District (New York) – Known for exceptional academic programs and high college acceptance rates.

Palo Alto Unified School District (California) – A strong STEM-focused district with excellent university placement rates.

Cherry Creek School District (Colorado) – Offers a diverse range of programs and extracurricular activities.

Lexington Public Schools (Massachusetts) – High-performing schools with excellent test scores and teacher quality.

Eanes Independent School District (Texas) – Recognized for its strong academic programs and athletic achievements.

Conclusion

Choosing the best school district is one of the most significant decisions for a child’s education and future success. By conducting a thorough school district search, considering key factors like academic performance, teacher quality, extracurricular opportunities, and community involvement, you can ensure that your child receives the best possible education.

Whether you’re moving to a new city or simply exploring better educational opportunities, using the right research tools and methods will help you find the best schools near you. Start your school district search today and invest in your child’s bright future!

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Packet6 recently validated a series of out-of-the-box performance tests measuring the ability of cloud-managed 4x4 Wi-Fi 6 access points (APs) from five enterprise vendors to simultaneously stream high-definition video to 30 clients, VoIP, and send traffic to five sending clients and download data to 25 clients. Tests were conducted in a clean RF environment using industry-standard test tools and best practices.

Results: RUCKUS was the only provider able to deliver smooth HD-quality streaming video to all customers simultaneously and support a “Good” (4 out of 5) audio mean opinion score (MOS) with up to 2x the throughput.

AI and ML network analytics can help IT minimize mean time to identification (MTTI).

Because Wi-Fi is typically the primary method of network access, network administrators often need to prioritize and troubleshoot various network issues. Cloud-managed wireless access points can leverage cloud resources to provide network analytics and enhanced troubleshooting tools. The goal of these tests is to understand how quickly each vendor's product responds to network incidents and provide network administrators with insight into the root cause.

The report shows how providers perform under real business pressures.

Businesses are using mobile devices for real-time, low-latency applications and mission-critical applications require reliable, high-performance Wi-Fi. In hotels, guests participate in video conferences in their rooms and benefit from a stable Wi-Fi network. In classrooms, laptops and tablet devices use multimedia for educational purposes.

Video usage and traffic volumes are growing along with data and VoIP. Therefore, it is important to understand the impact of network usage on the end-user experience across all these applications.

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ABOUT RUCKUS

RUCKUS Networks creates and delivers purpose-built networks that perform in the harsh and specialized environments of the industries we serve. Leveraging AI and machine learning (ML)-driven network security and enterprise-wide automation, we ensure our customers – and all employees, guests, customers, students and residents who rely on these networks – are connected to their digital lives and deliver exceptional experiences.

Packet6 recently validated a series of out-of-the-box performance tests measuring the ability of cloud-managed 4x4 Wi-Fi 6 access points (APs) from five enterprise vendors to simultaneously stream high-definition video to 30 clients, VoIP, and send traffic to five sending clients and download data to 25 clients. Tests were conducted in a clean RF environment using industry-standard test tools and best practices.

Results: RUCKUS was the only provider able to deliver smooth HD-quality streaming video to all customers simultaneously and support a “Good” (4 out of 5) audio mean opinion score (MOS) with up to 2x the throughput.

AI and ML network analytics can help IT minimize mean time to identification (MTTI).

Because Wi-Fi is typically the primary method of network access, network administrators often need to prioritize and troubleshoot various network issues. Cloud-managed wireless access points can leverage cloud resources to provide network analytics and enhanced troubleshooting tools. The goal of these tests is to understand how quickly each vendor's product responds to network incidents and provide network administrators with insight into the root cause.

The report shows how providers perform under real business pressures.

Businesses are using mobile devices for real-time, low-latency applications and mission-critical applications require reliable, high-performance Wi-Fi. In hotels, guests participate in video conferences in their rooms and benefit from a stable Wi-Fi network. In classrooms, laptops and tablet devices use multimedia for educational purposes.

Video usage and traffic volumes are growing along with data and VoIP. Therefore, it is important to understand the impact of network usage on the end-user experience across all these applications.

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ABOUT RUCKUS

RUCKUS Networks creates and delivers purpose-built networks that perform in the harsh and specialized environments of the industries we serve. Leveraging AI and machine learning (ML)-driven network security and enterprise-wide automation, we ensure our customers – and all employees, guests, customers, students and residents who rely on these networks – are connected to their digital lives and deliver exceptional experiences.

Packet6 recently validated a series of out-of-the-box performance tests measuring the ability of cloud-managed 4x4 Wi-Fi 6 access points (APs) from five enterprise vendors to simultaneously stream high-definition video to 30 clients, VoIP, and send traffic to five sending clients and download data to 25 clients. Tests were conducted in a clean RF environment using industry-standard test tools and best practices.

Results: RUCKUS was the only provider able to deliver smooth HD-quality streaming video to all customers simultaneously and support a “Good” (4 out of 5) audio mean opinion score (MOS) with up to 2x the throughput.

AI and ML network analytics can help IT minimize mean time to identification (MTTI).

Because Wi-Fi is typically the primary method of network access, network administrators often need to prioritize and troubleshoot various network issues. Cloud-managed wireless access points can leverage cloud resources to provide network analytics and enhanced troubleshooting tools. The goal of these tests is to understand how quickly each vendor's product responds to network incidents and provide network administrators with insight into the root cause.

The report shows how providers perform under real business pressures.

Businesses are using mobile devices for real-time, low-latency applications and mission-critical applications require reliable, high-performance Wi-Fi. In hotels, guests participate in video conferences in their rooms and benefit from a stable Wi-Fi network. In classrooms, laptops and tablet devices use multimedia for educational purposes.

Video usage and traffic volumes are growing along with data and VoIP. Therefore, it is important to understand the impact of network usage on the end-user experience across all these applications.

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ABOUT RUCKUS

RUCKUS Networks creates and delivers purpose-built networks that perform in the harsh and specialized environments of the industries we serve. Leveraging AI and machine learning (ML)-driven network security and enterprise-wide automation, we ensure our customers – and all employees, guests, customers, students and residents who rely on these networks – are connected to their digital lives and deliver exceptional experiences.

Packet6 recently validated a series of out-of-the-box performance tests measuring the ability of cloud-managed 4x4 Wi-Fi 6 access points (APs) from five enterprise vendors to simultaneously stream high-definition video to 30 clients, VoIP, and send traffic to five sending clients and download data to 25 clients. Tests were conducted in a clean RF environment using industry-standard test tools and best practices.

Results: RUCKUS was the only provider able to deliver smooth HD-quality streaming video to all customers simultaneously and support a “Good” (4 out of 5) audio mean opinion score (MOS) with up to 2x the throughput.

AI and ML network analytics can help IT minimize mean time to identification (MTTI).

Because Wi-Fi is typically the primary method of network access, network administrators often need to prioritize and troubleshoot various network issues. Cloud-managed wireless access points can leverage cloud resources to provide network analytics and enhanced troubleshooting tools. The goal of these tests is to understand how quickly each vendor's product responds to network incidents and provide network administrators with insight into the root cause.

The report shows how providers perform under real business pressures.

Businesses are using mobile devices for real-time, low-latency applications and mission-critical applications require reliable, high-performance Wi-Fi. In hotels, guests participate in video conferences in their rooms and benefit from a stable Wi-Fi network. In classrooms, laptops and tablet devices use multimedia for educational purposes.