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Thursday, December 17, 2020

What is the Advent Season About? – Florida Church Directory



This week I saw a Star Wars Advent Calendar and it took me by surprise. It was simply a countdown to Christmas Day and so far removed from the original intent of the Advent season.

http://floridachurchdirectory.com/christian-news/what-is-the-advent-season-about/

Sunday, December 13, 2020

Restored! – Florida Church Directory



The coffee table was full of nicks and scratches. There were rings on its surface from hot cups being placed there. It looked tired in our living room. I suggested we get rid of it. My husband knows wood and he pointed out how sturdy and strong it actually was. “It just needs restoring”, he said and took it to his workshop.

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Monday, November 30, 2020

Minnesota's COVID-19 status is 'quite precarious' | Twin Cities Dealz



Welcome to the Twin Cities THRIVE Initiative - Coronavirus case counts in Minnesota cracked the 300,000 mark on Saturday, capping an alarming 16-day run that saw 100,000 new infections and more than 700 reported deaths. The totals prompted state officials to stress that Minnesota still has a long way to go in trying to control the pandemic. https://www.twincitiesdealz.com/listing-categories/attorneys-st-paul/ or Call 612-405-0114 for your FREE

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Sunday, November 22, 2020

A Wisconsin medical examiner fought to prepare her county for the virus. Then it struck. | Twin Cities Dealz



The pandemic was a faraway nightmare — a catastrophe on the coasts — when Patty Schachtner, the medical examiner in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, began preparing. In March, she counted up all of her county’s hospitals, ventilators and nursing homes, including the one where her beloved 88-year-old father lived. Welcome to the Twin Cities THRIVE Initiative https://www.twincitiesdealz.com/google-my-business-seo-services/ or Call 612-405-0114 for your FREE business

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Friday, November 20, 2020

Minnesota nonprofits brace for a worse 2021 | Twin Cities Dealz



Minnesota nonprofits are bracing for 2021, with growing concern that government, foundations and corporations that stepped in to alleviate their plummeting revenue in the pandemic won’t sustain that another year. Welcome to the Twin Cities THRIVE Initiative https://www.twincitiesdealz.com/video-marketing-services/ or Call 612-405-0114 for your FREE business

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

New product alert: Nordic Waffles expands frozen waffle line



All right, I think I have to try these at least once...:) Fans of Nordic Waffles now have more options to nab those heart-shaped waffles beyond the Minnesota State Fair, Potluck food hall, coffee shops and

https://www.twincitiesdealz.com/new-product-alert-nordic-waffles-expands-frozen-waffle-line/

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Minneapolis residents still split on police as council considers budget for next year | Twin Cities Dealz



Minneapolis residents are still torn over whether the Police Department is best suited to improve safety in the city — and how much to invest in it — months after the police killing of George Floyd and in a year marred by violent crime.

https://www.twincitiesdealz.com/minneapolis-residents-still-split-on-police-as-council-considers-budget-for-next-year/

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Metro Transit to passengers: Mask up, please. Not to much to ask considering the current situation.



Metro Transit driver Jean Mier has a gentle but forthright message for passengers who eschew a mask when boarding her bus. \"Where’s your mask?\" she asks, pointing to her own. As COVID-19 spreads rapidly through Minnesota,

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Saturday, November 14, 2020

Smaller MN counties credit Ramsey County for CARES Act assistance | Twin Cities Dealz



Matt Hilgart, a government affairs director with the Association of Minnesota Counties, said the rush to get CARES Act money out the door should not be interpreted as evidence it’s been wasted to date. Just the opposite, Hilgart said.

https://www.twincitiesdealz.com/smaller-mn-counties-credit-ramsey-county-for-cares-act-assistance/

Friday, November 13, 2020

Absentee balloting helped drive Minnesota's highest voter turnout in six decades



Welcome to the Twin Cities THRIVE Initiative https://www.twincitiesdealz.com/listi... or Call 612-405-0114 for your FREE business listing. About eight in 10 eligible Minnesotans voted in this year\'s historic election — a rate not seen in 60 years and once again, so far, the highest in the nation.

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Head-on crash in northwestern Minnesota leaves 2 dead, one injured | Twin Cities Dealz



Welcome to the Twin Cities THRIVE Initiative https://www.twincitiesdealz.com/listing-categories/plumber-st-paul/ or Call 612-405-0114 for your FREE business listing. Head-on crash in northwestern Minnesota leaves 2 dead, one injured

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Sunday, November 8, 2020

Credit Repair Minneapolis MN – Good Credit Will Give you Opportunity



Credit Repair Minneapolis MN – Good Credit Will Give you Opportunity! There are many individuals today that are in great need of having their credit rating repaired in Minnesota. There can be many reasons individuals require there credit report fixed. Some people have poor debt as a result of clinical costs.

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Friday, October 23, 2020

JSN Virtual Bookkeeping and Consulting, LLC | Twin Cities Dealz



Virtual Bookkeeping for small business owners. We specialize in Quickbooks Online and Quickbooks ProAdvisor.

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Saturday, October 17, 2020

Despite late deliveries this summer, local postal officials confident they will handle rush of...



Welcome to the Twin Cities THRIVE Initiative First-class mail was delivered late this summer more often in Minnesota than in many other places around the country, a trend that peaked around mid-July when one in four pieces of mail wasn’t delivered on time.

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Online Donations – 4 Tips to Increase Your Success

According to and article in Nonprofit Tech for Good, 80% of respondence said they prefer online donations. In this article I am going to share with you my experience and how you can increase your online donations. Years ago, I was the V.P. of Public Relations and a Social Chair for the Young Professionals for+ Read More The post Online Donations – 4 Tips to Increase Your Success appeared first on The Center for Finance.

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Online Donations - 4 Tips to Increase Your Success The Center for Finance



According to and article in Nonprofit Tech for Good, 80% of respondence said they prefer online donations. Learn how you can increase your...

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/fundraiser/online-donations/

Thursday, October 15, 2020

Increase in Divorce Post COVID-19 Stay-At-Home Restrictions



It\'s no surprise that we are seeing an increase in divorce post COVID-19 stay-at-home restriction. Being stuck together 24/7 for almost...

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Sunday, October 4, 2020

Farms Market - Twin Cities Dealz



Downtown White Bear Lake on Clark between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Practice safe distancing and stay home if you are experience COVID-19 symptoms. The Farmers’ Market begins the last Friday in June and ends the last Friday in October from 8:00 a.m. – noon. A tradition since the 1970’s, the Farmers’ Market features more than 50 vendors – many returning as second generation farmers.

https://www.twincitiesdealz.com/events/farms-market/

Friday, October 2, 2020

2021 Ford F-150 to tow 14,000 pounds, offer hybrid with 570 lb-ft of torque



2021 Ford F-150 to tow 14,000 pounds, offer hybrid with 570 lb-ft of torque

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund Partners with Discovery Education



DUBAI, UAE–29 September, 2020:  The Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund (REF) has announced a new first of its kind partnership with Discovery Education to deliver award winning online learning, increasing access to education for thousands of refugees and vulnerable youth in Lebanon. The Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Covid-19 Online Learning Emergency Fund for+ Read More The post Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund Partners with Discovery Education appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/abdul-aziz-al-ghurair-refugee-education-fund-partners-with-discovery-education/

Curriculum Associates’ Ready® Classroom Mathematics Receives Highest Rating



Curriculum Associates’ Ready Classroom Mathematics program for Grades K–5 recently received a Tier 1 rating by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE). This highest rating from the LDOE, which was given after a comprehensive, educator-led review process, signifies the instructional program “exemplifies quality” and “meets all non-negotiable criteria and scored the best possible on all+ Read More The post Curriculum Associates’ Ready® Classroom Mathematics Receives Highest Rating appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/curriculum-associates-ready-classroom-mathematics-receives-highest-rating/

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Tackling unfinished learning in mathematics



The 2019–20 school year was unlike any other, and there is uncertainty about what teaching and learning will look like this fall. School closures this spring caused students to miss important learning opportunities in mathematics, and educational inequities and unfinished learning have become more pronounced. While educators are eager to provide a welcoming, coherent instructional+ Read More The post Tackling unfinished learning in mathematics appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/tackling-unfinished-learning-in-mathematics/

How to use tech tools to help students respect diversity



A troubling incident occurred a few years ago in my Literature and Writing Foundations class at the local high school, highlighting the need for a focus on diversity. One of my tenth-grade students suddenly stood up, walked to the back of the room, mumbled something to his classmate, a newcomer from India, and pulled off+ Read More The post How to use tech tools to help students respect diversity appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/how-to-use-tech-tools-to-help-students-respect-diversity/

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Looking for the little wins



Everyone has a crazy COVID story. For Brigantine, NJ Superintendent Glenn Robbins, it goes something like this—lead a school district through a global pandemic having hardly met the students, parents, or faculty. In this conversation with eSchool News, Glenn details the never-ending variables of getting back to school in 2020 and how the priority should+ Read More The post Looking for the little wins appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/looking-for-the-little-wins/

Prioritizing school funding in the midst of multiple crises



Faced with fast-changing instructional models, varying infection rates, decreasing revenue sources, and a variety of natural disasters, how can education finance officials meet the short-term needs of their districts as well as longer-term school funding requirements? During a recent edLeader Panel, four experts shared their recent experiences and current perspectives on the issues and challenges+ Read More The post Prioritizing school funding in the midst of multiple crises appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/prioritizing-school-funding-in-the-midst-of-multiple-crises/

Hitchcock Film Festival 2020 - Twin Cities Dealz



Manny (Henry Fonda) is not a rich man, so when his wife (Vera Miles) needs dental work, he goes to his life insurance company to borrow on the policy.

https://www.twincitiesdealz.com/events/hitchcock-film-festival-2020/

Monday, September 28, 2020

Helping students with autism navigate a socially distanced classroom



While many educators and students are returning to the familiar classrooms left abruptly in March, teaching this upcoming year will be anything but business as usual. In a recent edWebinar, Aimee Dearmon, Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), says the disruption of routines, schedules, classroom layouts, and necessary social distancing+ Read More The post Helping students with autism navigate a socially distanced classroom appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/helping-students-with-autism-navigate-a-socially-distanced-classroom/

4 keys to teaching the science of reading in a virtual setting



More and more educators are being trained in the science of reading. Backed by a body of research amassed over five decades from disciplines including linguistics, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience, the science of reading has provided some baseline guidance for teaching all students. Of course, as is always the case in education, the implementation of+ Read More The post 4 keys to teaching the science of reading in a virtual setting appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/4-keys-to-teaching-the-science-of-reading-in-a-virtual-setting/

Friday, September 25, 2020

HuddleCamHD Announces Zoom-Certified PTZ Webcam



HuddleCamHD, a well-known manufacturer of affordable USB-based video conferencing cameras and audio solutions, announces two new electronic PTZ webcams: The HuddleCamHD Pro (USB 3.0), certified by Zoom Video Communications, and the Pro IP (4K NDI*). These 4K webcams, that come with a handheld IR remote to control PTZ functions, are like none on the market+ Read More The post HuddleCamHD Announces Zoom-Certified PTZ Webcam appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/huddlecamhd-announces-zoom-certified-ptz-webcam/

iTutor’s Virtual School Allows School Districts to Transform the K-12 Online Experience



With most K-12 students, parents, teachers and administrators engaged in another semester or full academic year of pandemic-induced remote learning, it is clear that the future of education is going to include a significant online component. That online future will be much brighter for school communities using iTutor’s Virtual School – a secure interactive learning+ Read More The post iTutor’s Virtual School Allows School Districts to Transform the K-12 Online Experience appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/itutors-virtual-school-allows-school-districts-to-transform-the-k-12-online-experience/

Thursday, September 24, 2020

First-of-its-kind, all-electric mobile preschool



A first-of-its kind vehicle will be hitting the streets this autumn in Colorado as an all-new, all-electric, ‘Magic Bus’ Mobile Preschool will serve to put early-childhood education on wheels. The Magic Bus is a program of the Vail Valley Foundation’s YouthPower365, and is a Winnebago Industries Specialty Vehicle – the first all-electric mobile preschool in+ Read More The post First-of-its-kind, all-electric mobile preschool appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/first-of-its-kind-all-electric-mobile-preschool/

With Print Supplies Disrupted, More Schools Adopt Digital Books



With a record number of students going back to school online, educators are urgently turning to digital books in place of print for their established curriculum. In response to this need, OverDrive Education, the leading digital reading platform for K-12 schools worldwide, today announced support for several major curriculum systems. This means that schools can+ Read More The post With Print Supplies Disrupted, More Schools Adopt Digital Books appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/with-print-supplies-disrupted-more-schools-adopt-digital-books/

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Teacher & Principal School Report Findings



Scholastic, with YouGov, surveyed public school Pre-K–12 educators in winter 2020 to gather their thoughts on equity in education, literacy instruction, family engagement, professional development, and funding priorities. This summer (July 23–August 4), amid the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Scholastic re-contacted 790 of these educators to see how their views shifted and ask new+ Read More The post
Teacher & Principal School Report Findings
appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/teacher-principal-school-report-findings/

LearnWell Names Ardena White as VP of District Mental Health Partnerships



Today, LearnWell, a leading mental health services company in K-12 education, announced that Ardena White has been named Vice President of District Mental Health Partnerships. “Ardena has worked as a leader in public education and the private sector for 25 years,” said LearnWell’s CEO, Collin Earnst. “She brings a strong reputation for her commitment to+ Read More The post LearnWell Names Ardena White as VP of District Mental Health Partnerships appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/learnwell-names-ardena-white-as-vp-of-district-mental-health-partnerships/

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Hard work is helping these schools thrive during COVID-19



Eileen Belastock has been waiting for this moment, just not under these circumstances. As Director of Academic Technology for Mount Greylock Regional School District, which serves 1,250 students in western Massachusetts, she has all along been advocating for teacher buy-in to the use of tech and the need for every student to have devices and+ Read More The post Hard work is helping these schools thrive during COVID-19 appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/hard-work-is-helping-these-schools-thrive-during-covid-19/

Study shows major learning loss for grades K-2



Students will likely experience 2 to 4 months of learning loss as a result of COVID-19 disruptions, especially in grades K-2, according to a new report. The findings from Illuminate Education highlight a need for additional instructional support this fall. “The data are telling us what we already suspected: this fall, educators need to be+ Read More The post Study shows major learning loss for grades K-2 appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/study-shows-major-learning-loss-for-grades-k-2/

Monday, September 21, 2020

Using digital tools for engaging remote STEM instruction



Providing science and math content online can be relatively straightforward, but engaging students in true distance learning requires more than just transmittal of information. Secondary students in particular need to be able to see and ask questions during remote STEM instruction, such as during laboratory experiments or when receiving feedback when developing their own solutions+ Read More The post Using digital tools for engaging remote STEM instruction appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/using-digital-tools-for-engaging-remote-stem-instruction/

How IT can take distance learning to the next level



Last spring, school districts rushed to transition to distance learning as quickly as possible to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and staff. Now, schools are reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and how these learnings can be applied to prepare for safe and effective learning this fall. Related content: 7 steps to+ Read More The post How IT can take distance learning to the next level appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/how-it-can-take-distance-learning-to-the-next-level/

How educators are battling pandemic stress



In a recent principal training session, a participant raised his hand and asked: “How can I afford to invest in social-emotional learning when my students have fallen so far behind?” EdSource reports. The real question is whether we can afford not to invest in practices that support students’ social, emotional AND cognitive development right now.+ Read More The post How educators are battling pandemic stress appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/how-educators-are-battling-pandemic-stress/

4 ways to keep your school resilient during distance learning 2.0



The first phase of distance learning shocked education systems across the nation as schools were forced to migrate students and staff to distance learning in a week’s time, leaving many struggling to simply “make it work.” Fast forward six months and schools are still dealing with the weight of the pandemic–but are now confronted with+ Read More The post 4 ways to keep your school resilient during distance learning 2.0 appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/4-ways-to-keep-your-school-resilient-during-distance-learning-2-0/

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Madeline Caballero



In partnership with eSchool News, Illuminate Education is spotlighting teachers in a series recognizing educators, the way they have moved instruction online during COVID-19, and how they have prioritized the needs of their students. Madeline CaballeroEnglish Teacher, 7th-9th GradeFajardo, Puerto Rico “Be grateful for what you can do and for what you have.” What inspired+ Read More The post Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Madeline Caballero appeared first on The Center for Finance.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/staying-connected-during-covid-19-teacher-spotlight-madeline-caballero/

Friday, September 18, 2020

3 ways to improve online learning security - The Center for Finance



Over the coming weeks, students, teachers and caregivers alike have adjusted to the modern-day classroom – many of which consist of a full or hybrid online learning model.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/coronavirus-update/3-ways-to-improve-online-learning-security/

Thursday, September 10, 2020

The pandemic changes how candidates run for the Legislature – Twin Cities Dealz



Labor Day marked the traditional kickoff of the fall campaigns, and the COVID-19 pandemic will change the ways those campaigns try to reach you this election season. For one thing, you’re not likely to meet as many candidates in person as you have in the past.

https://www.twincitiesdealz.com/the-pandemic-changes-how-candidates-run-for-the-legislature/

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Reputation Marketing – Twin Cities Dealz



WHAT IS ONLINE REPUTATION MANAGEMENT? This is probably the first question you are asking yourself as you read this report. So let’s go ahead and actually define for you what online reputation management really is…

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Video Marketing Services – Twin Cities Dealz



At Twin Cities Dealz our goal is to help you grow your business using the highly under rated #2 search engine in the world, YouTube! Video marketing is no longer just another option for marketing your business. If your NOT using videos to market your business you are probably losing customers to your competition. Our proprietary video marketing strategy will help you rank videos for highly competition keyword on YouTube and Google.

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Best Credit Repair Company Minnesota - Don't Delaying and Repair Your Credit Today



Best Credit Repair Company Minnesota - Don\'t Delaying and Repair Your Credit Today

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Monday, August 31, 2020

Credit Repair Company Minneapolis - It's Time to Repair Your Credit



Credit Repair Company Minneapolis - There are many people today that are in great demand of having their credit score repaired in Minnesota. There can be lots of reasons people need there credit rating fixed. Some individuals have poor credit score as a result of medical bills. Some individuals simply made inadequate costs choices.

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

3 ways to teach STEAM in a blended learning environment - The Center for Finance



Before March 2020, there were many conversations about the benefits of minimizing screen time for young learners.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/education/3-ways-to-teach-steam-in-a-blended-learning-environment/

Sunday, August 23, 2020

Effort to aid St. Paul's Midway area after riots stalled by argument over who benefits



Effort to aid St. Paul\'s Midway area after riots stalled by argument over who benefits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVVx6ZvRwzQ

Saturday, August 22, 2020

COVID can’t stop this school’s news show



Creating a daily morning TV show is just one part of what makes school life at Whitney High School in Rocklin, CA so unique for the broadcast media class.

https://www.thecenterforfinance.com/uncategorized/covid-cant-stop-this-schools-news-show/