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Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs at schools and colleges

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge this week struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities. In her ruling, U.S.…

John McCarthy August 17, 2025

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Education says it’s taking school kitchen staff’s health concerns seriously

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) recognizes the concerns raised on Thursday, September 26, 2024, by the kitchen staff and a segment of teachers at Lockhart…

John McCarthy September 27, 2024

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Teachers, Government Sign Two-Year Contract Guaranteeing Raise In Pay

DONE DEAL: AFT President Rosa Soto-Thomas stands next to Gov. Kenneth Mapp (middle) and Lt. Gov. Osbert Potter on Friday. CHRISTIANSTED -- Governor Kenneth Mapp has approved a two-year contract…

John McCarthy October 22, 2018

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HURRICANE RECOVERY: Wisconsin Nurses Visit Territory to Help Victims of Storms

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Two retired nurses from Wisconsin were part of a group of nurses who went down to the Virgin Islands to assist in testing the vision and hearing…

John McCarthy May 17, 2018