A “bridge to nowhere,” a “bottomless pit,” a “thorn in the side of higher education.” If you’ve been keeping up with the movement to reform—and potentially eliminate—remedial college courses, it would seem as if those courses represent an almost evil attempt to undermine student success, and that these courses persist …
Read More »Schools are struggling to hire special education teachers. Hawaii may have found a fix
Heather Carll returned to teaching special education after Hawaii began offering special educators $10,000 more a year. She teaches at Momilani Elementary School in Pearl City. Marie Eriel Hobro for NPR hide caption toggle caption Marie Eriel Hobro for NPR Heather Carll returned to teaching special education after Hawaii began …
Read More »India’s Tata Steel to stop doing business with Russia
A labourer stands outside a Tata Steel stockyard in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh May 23, 2013. Tata Steel Ltd, India’s largest steelmaker by market value, swung to a loss in its fourth quarter, hit by weak demand in Europe, its top market and production region. REUTERS/Ajay Verma (INDIA …
Read More »MGTC: Malaysia surpasses expectations of trade and business leads in Expo 2020 Dubai
KUALA LUMPUR (April 20): Malaysia has exceeded its expectations of trade and business leads garnered at Expo 2020 Dubai, giving confidence for its industries to get the much-needed boost to reset their businesses, said the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC). MGTC chief executive Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor said the …
Read More »The best art supplies in 2022, from sketchbooks to pastels
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. The best art supplies can be expensive, but you don’t have to spend a lot to get great materials. We’ve rounded up the best essential and beginner art supplies you can buy online. Our list includes pencils, pastels, watercolors, paint …
Read More »Young people are saving money and paying off debt through ‘cash stuffing.’ Here’s how it works
As news of soaring gas prices splashed across headlines, Yasmine Camilla saw her energy bill double “almost overnight.” Filling up the tank now costs 30% to 40% more, she says. But this rising cost of living is something she would never have noticed eight months ago. “I had always just …
Read More »Vince Staples: ‘I’m talking about is real life. Not entertainment’
Only nine months after his last record was released, Vince Staples is back with another. While the 28-year-old California rapper is known for his prolific output – he already has four albums under his belt, a further six mixtapes and EPs, and a host of features on other people’s tracks …
Read More »India will consume semiconductors of $80 bn to manufacture electronics worth $300 bn: MoS IT
The government has received proposals from five companies for setting up the electronic chip and display manufacturing plants with an investment of ₹1.53 lakh crore under the Semicon India Programme. The government has received proposals from five companies for setting up the electronic chip and display manufacturing plants with an …
Read More »5 Things to Do Now to Protect Your Money During High Inflation
If you’ve purchased gas, groceries, a car, a home, or just about anything else lately, you’ve noticed that things are getting more expensive, quickly. In March, inflation reached 8.5%, representing the biggest year-over-year jump in over 4 decades. Inflation is typically the result of an imbalance in supply or demand. …
Read More »Global Financial Stability Report | April 2022
Chapter 3: The Rapid Growth of Fintech: Vulnerabilities and Challenges for Financial Stability Fintech can increase efficiency and competition and broaden access to financial services. However, the fast growth of fintech firms into risky business segments—and their inadequate regulation and interconnectedness with the traditional financial system—can have financial stability implications. …
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