ALBANY – Attorney General Andrew Cuomo – comparing his effort to the explosive Knapp Commission probe of New York City police corruption in 1970 – vowed yesterday to conduct a “purposeful and thorough” investigation of allegations that a renegade unit in the State Police engaged in political espionage. “Combining politics and police work is a toxic brew,” said Cuomo, who in an unprecedented move was designated Monday night by Gov. Read More...
Melissa Ferry is a big believer in the benefits of allowing students to use fidget toys in the classroom.
She points to research indicating that playing with fidget toys — little gadgets, cubes, putties and spinners — is effective in improving concentration and focus in students with ADHD. She also has seven years’ worth of anecdotal evidence that shows how beneficial they can be for some children.
“If we see students are unfocused, getting up to use the washroom, sharpening their pencil frequently or causing a disturbance, they might need a sensory tool to help them focus,” says Ferry, a special-education teacher at Ganiard Elementary School in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Read More...
Neymar will have surgery after rupturing his ACL and suffering a meniscus tear in his left knee, Al-Hilal have confirmed.
The Brazil star suffered the horrifying injury while playing in his nation’s 2-0 defeat to Uruguay in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday evening.
He could miss the rest of the season and it leaves him facing a race against time to recover ahead of the Copa America in the United States next summer. Read More...