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attorney being criticized for protecting arguably the most important of our unalienable rights, but also, being a public servant. We can turn to Matthew 25:40 for guidance, “whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” The indigent people who we represent every day are just as deserving of the Sixth Amendment protections as the people who can afford to hire private counsel. Most private attorneys take court- appointed cases at a huge financial loss in recognition of the importance of providing representation to everyone. I guess this ad must be working since it continues to run. For me, I would rather lose that resort to this shameless attack on a noble
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–Phyllis Gingrey Collins the Constitution, I would like to apologize to this criminal defense attorney, a true public servant and protector of the Constitution. profession. On behalf of like-minded citizens in Georgia who care about
Kids these days face so many more distractions from academics than their parents did. It’s not as easy to focus on homework when TikTok, YouTube, and all sorts of video games beckon. Instead of trying to prevent screen time, why not allow students to engage with technology that will help promote their learning rather than distract from it? Here are three tools to help students at different age levels get the most from online learning. Beanstalk While Beanstalk is an online learning tool, the beauty of it is that the classes and videos aim to pull kids “out of the screen to do real-world physical activities.” These include science experiments, building projects, and more. Experienced teachers provide engaging lessons and learning tools, and many of them are free. EduHam What better way to learn about the history of our nation than through one of the nation’s most popular musicals? “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda launched this learning platform in 2016 along with the show’s director and in partnership with The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. EduHam is a free digital program for students and their families that provides history lessons on the Founding Era of the United States. It also brings art into the mix — Miranda shows students how to create their own performance pieces based on primary source documents, which they can then share in the app. The program is geared toward students in sixth through 12th grade, though everyone is welcome to participate. Fiveable For high school students, the most looming challenges include the SAT and Advanced Placement (AP) exams that are so important for college. Enter Fiveable, the amazing free resource that houses thousands of livestreams, study guides, trivia games, and other resources for 15 AP subjects. Started by a former teacher, Fiveable is passionate about giving students the resources they'll need to be successful now and into the future.
Bacon and Egg Breakfast Pizza
Ingredients
• 1 package premade pizza dough • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided • 6 eggs • 2 tbsp water • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled • 2 cups cheese of your choice, shredded
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease a 15x10x1-inch pan. Spread the dough evenly over the bottom of the pan and 1/2 inch up the sides. Prick it with a fork and brush with 1 tbsp oil. Bake until lightly browned, about 7–8 minutes. 2. In a nonstick skillet, heat the remaining oil on medium. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and water together. Add the mixture to the skillet and stir until thickened and no liquid egg remains. 3. Add the egg to the baked crust in an even layer. Sprinkle on the bacon and cheese, then bake 5–7 more minutes before serving.
With so many resources out there, students can use technology in plenty of ways to help them be successful. Here’s to a fall season full of learning!
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