If voters opt to overturn the MCAS graduation requirement, Boston Public Schools will look to state guidance and develop a plan in “robust conversations,” a district leader told the School Committee. “We don’t have any formal communication from DESE right now as to what the plan will be,” said Linda Chen, BPS Senior Deputy Superintendent … Read more
There has always been a growing interest among students to pursue their education at the best universities in countries like USA, Canada, Germany, etc. Universities that provide fellowships for eligible students help students cut short their expenses and study without the worry of funds.(Getty Images/iStockphoto) With the growing tensions in some of these most preferred … Read more
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Native Forward Scholars Fund, the largest direct provider of scholarships for Native students, released a statement from their CEO, Angelique Albert, responding to President Biden’s formal apology to Native communities for the United States’ federal boarding school policies. Please see the statement below: President Joe Biden’s apology today … Read more
The 27 October episode of Carte Blanche exposes the dire consequences of budget cuts in provincial departments. Government teachers face job losses with no prospects for reemployment, while essential specialist medical positions are being frozen. These cuts have a devastating impact on those reliant on public services, leading to a decline in quality education and … Read more
While saying “I understand the strength of feeling,” the prime minister continued to insist he wanted to be “looking forward, not back.” He added that he wanted to “move forward together on climate resilience, on education, on trade and on growth to better enable us to address the inequalities of today.” Several nations raised the … Read more
For parents who want “greater say” over how their children use their devices at home, MOE will continue to provide them with options to manage the devices after school hours, it said. Noting that no software solution is “entirely foolproof”, the education ministry said it has taken steps to ensure that the new applications “meet … Read more
Ms Kang from Singapore Polytechnic said the situation “forced us to think on our feet, be adaptable and patient, and rely on non-verbal communication such as hand gestures, drawings, and demonstrations”. Her team also learnt basic Laotian phrases, which helped build mutual respect and deeper connections with their hosts. Apart from language barrier issues, the … Read more
Beijing is moving to boost the country’s talent ranks in the fields of science and technology by creating more doctoral programmes in key areas such as medicine, engineering and emerging fields. The State Council – China’s cabinet – and the Communist Party’s Central Committee issued guidelines on Sunday calling on education authorities and universities to … Read more
Brewers have integrated environmentally friendly practices into every aspect of the production cycle and supply chain. Breweries use energy-efficient technologies, invest in the circular economy and reduce waste. For example, they’ve reduced the volume of water needed to produce each liter of beer. As for energy, breweries invest heavily in renewable sources like solar panels … Read more
Oct 17, 2024 03:55 PM IST Bharti Airtel Foundation aims to support deserving students, especially girl students, to become future technology leaders. Bharti Airtel Foundation recently hosted an Investiture Ceremony, to celebrate the achievements of 282 students under the Bharti Airtel Scholarship program. The scholarship covers 100% of annual fees for the course, including meal … Read more
