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The Faculty Association of AIIMS (FAIMS) has called upon the institute’s director to prioritize student mental health and expand extracurricular activities. This plea follows a National Medical Commission survey revealing high rates of mental health conditions among medical students. FAIMS proposes a task force to assess and enhance campus facilities, aiming to foster a sense of community and well-being.
A Maine East High School theater director expressed concerns on social media regarding the school’s plan for her extracurricular activities after her retirement. However, the district has since announced that the job has been posted online for the 2024-2025 school year.
The Department of Education’s plans to extend the school day for kindergarten to Grade 2 students in New Brunswick have sparked concerns among middle and high school parents. Parents like Amanda Saulnier and Miek Gall express worries about the ripple effects on schedules, transportation, and extracurricular activities. The later start and end times for middle schools will make it challenging for working parents to drop off their children and may impact after-school programs like Sistema. While the department aims to align the younger grades with higher ones, parents question whether the benefits outweigh the challenges for older students. The Anglophone West School District acknowledges bus driver shortages and is finalizing schedules, but parents await more information on how to navigate the changes.
