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Independent Singapore
14 hours ago
- Business
- Independent Singapore
Li Yapeng gives up his kindergarten while his wife and daughter move out of their villa to cut costs
CHINA: According to a report by VnExpress, Chinese actor Li Yapeng transferred ownership of his kindergarten for free while his wife and daughter reportedly downsized from a villa to a smaller apartment. Photo: Weibo/Li Yapeng At the Children's Day event at his kindergarten, Li surprised everyone. According to Sinchew, Li astonished everyone when he announced that he would give ownership of his kindergarten to an education manager without asking for any money. What's important The actor believes that everyone who is born has a responsibility to contribute positively to society. He emphasised, 'This isn't about being rich; it's about what's important to you as a person.' In 2011, Li established the kindergarten with a personal investment of 100 million yuan (S$17 million). For 14 years, he developed a one-of-a-kind program that incorporated elements of Chinese culture, propelling it to the top of the private kindergarten rankings. His decision to hand over the institution, however, has sparked fierce debate. While Li presented the act as a societal contribution, other opponents say that it stems from his financial troubles following unsuccessful business ventures. They argue that his donation is a means of disposing of his assets due to his inability to pay off debts. See also Lily Allen considered taking heroin during Miley Cyrus tour A netizen said that Li fails at everything, while another asked Li to pay off his debts first. Yet another netizen stated that his wife and children are renting, whereas Li is giving away assets. Financial difficulties Last month, Li's wife, model Haiha Jinxi, said in a livestream that the family is facing financial difficulties due to an outstanding debt of 40 million yuan from his unsuccessful real estate investment in 2015. Haiha also posted a video showing her dealing with the whole move from their big villa to a smaller apartment all by herself, because Li was away working. Even though things were tough, she made it clear she's still behind him. Back in the day, Li Yapeng, who's now 54, was a major star in China. He was the leading man in a bunch of hit TV series, including The Legend of the Condor Heroes and Laughing in the Wind , as well as The Singer and Eternal Moment . Still , in 2011, he did something a lot of people didn't expect – he quit acting to focus on his other interests, his businesses. So, Haiha, 35, first gained attention when she competed in the Miss World China competition back in 2011. Following that, she dabbled in modelling. Li and Haiha got married in 2022. This is not Li's first marriage, though. He was married to the famous singer Faye Wong from 2005 to 2013, and they have a daughter together named Li Yan. After the couple parted ways, Faye Wong began dating Nicholas Tse again.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Clay County District Schools kindergarten registration opens
Clay County District Schools encourages parents to mark their calendars and register their child in kindergarten. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< For eligibility, children must be five years old on or before September 1st. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] According to Clay County District Schools, required documents to register are a Birth certificate/guardianship documents, physical and immunization documents (Form DOH 680 OR DOH 681), and proof of residence. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] For more information, click here Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
New York Times
4 days ago
- General
- New York Times
Why Boys Are Behind in School From the Start
Girls have been outperforming boys in American schools for decades, from elementary school through college. But the gender gap in education starts even earlier: Boys enter kindergarten less prepared than girls, and this early deficit can compound and help explain some of the recent struggles of boys and young men. Across measures of kindergarten readiness — including reading, math, motor skills and behaviors like socializing, paying attention and regulating emotions — girls score higher than boys. Girls Outpace Boys in Kindergarten Skills Share of U.S. children ages 3 to 5 considered on track for kindergarten in 2022 and 2023 combined. Source: National Survey of Children's Health By The New York Times These are averages, and researchers emphasize that there are many boys with strong skills and girls with lagging skills. Other factors also contribute — the gaps in kindergarten readiness by family income and by race are larger than they are for gender. But over the last two decades, as those gaps have narrowed, the gender gaps have become more consequential. Kindergarten has become significantly more academic because of a national law passed in 2001, with children expected to spend more time sitting still and learning math and reading — and many boys do not enter with the skills to meet those expectations. Adding to that, childhood has changed in recent years in ways that could have set back boys further. The isolation of the pandemic delayed young children's development, parents are increasingly stressed, and children are spending more time on screens. These factors affect all children, but they may have been particularly hard on boys, who scientists have shown are more vulnerable to hardship. Race and Kindergarten Readiness Share of Ohio kindergartners demonstrating kindergarten readiness in fall 2024. Source: Ohio Department of Education and Workforce By The New York Times Less Art and Play, More Math and Reading Share of kindergarten teachers who agreed in 1998 and 2010. Source: Daphna Bassok, Scott Latham and Anna Rorem By The New York Times Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Kindy teacher remanded over alleged abuse of 6-year-old girl
Gombak district police chief Noor Ariffin Nasir said a container of pens and a CCTV recorder were seized from the kindergarten to assist in the investigation. (Facebook pic) KUALA LUMPUR : A kindergarten teacher has been remanded for six days until June 5 for allegedly abusing a six-year-old girl using a pen at a kindergarten in Kota Emerald, Rawang. Gombak district police chief Noor Ariffin Nasir said the 30-year-old woman was arrested at 2pm yesterday, adding that police also seized a container of pens and a closed-circuit television (CCTV) recorder from the kindergarten to assist in investigations. He said the incident came to light after the victim's father noticed an injury on his daughter's head last Monday night, while they were at home. 'The victim informed her father that the injury was caused by a teacher who had struck her with a pen while she was at the kindergarten,' Noor Ariffin said in a statement today. He said the girl was referred to Selayang Hospital, where she was confirmed to have sustained a soft tissue injury to the head. Following the incident, the victim's 34-year-old father lodged a police report on Thursday night. The case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001. Those with information on the incident are urged to contact the investigating officer, Hakimie Razally, at 011-3335 2585 or the Gombak district police headquarters (IPD) at 03-6126 2222.
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Rawang kindergarten teacher remanded after allegedly striking six-year-old girl with pen
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — A kindergarten teacher has been remanded for six days until June 5 for allegedly abusing a six-year-old girl using a pen at a kindergarten in Kota Emerald, Rawang. Gombak police chief ACP Noor Ariffin Mohamad Nasir said the 30-year-old woman was arrested at 2pm yesterday, adding that police also seized a container of pens and a closed-circuit television (CCTV) recorder from the kindergarten to assist in investigations. He said the incident came to light after the victim's father noticed an injury on his daughter's head while they were at home around 10am on Monday, May 26. 'The victim informed her father that the injury was caused by a teacher who had struck her with a pen while she was at the kindergarten,' he said in a statement today. Noor Ariffin said the girl was referred to Selayang Hospital, where she was confirmed to have sustained a soft tissue injury to the head. Following the incident, the victim's 34-year-old father lodged a police report on Thursday night. The case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001. Those with information on the incident are urged to contact Investigating Officer Insp Muhammad Hakimie Razally at 011-3335 2585 or the Gombak district police operations room at 03-6126 2222. — Bernama
