By WKTV Staff
Ken@wktv.org
Quote of the Day
“No matter at all, I replied; for the point is not who said the words, but whether they are true or not.”
― Plato, The Dialogues of Plato, Vol 1
To change or not to change the Rebel
When the Godfrey-Lee Board of Education announced it was going to host forums to discuss whether to change or keep its Rebel mascot, the goal, according to school officials, was to have an open and honest discussion among students, parents, staff and the community. For the complete story, visit here.
Study finds kids at risk for myopia
Nearsightedness, also called myopia, is on the rise worldwide. And kids, who spend long hours playing on smartphones and tablets, might be at greater risk for vision problems, a new study suggests. For the complete story, visit here.
And the beat goes on at Ford airport
The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Gerald R. Ford International Airport and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, announced that Allegiant Air, LLC will be opening a new base at GRR in Grand Rapids. This expansion will result in the creation of at least 66 new jobs and a capital investment of $42.8 million. For the complete story, visit here.
Fun fact:
2 hours, 19 minutes
Average screen time of an American child under 8 years old in 2017. (Source)
