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https://allafrica.com/stories/202404170501.html
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University students from Kano, Katsina and Jigawa states have called for the provision of adequate security presence in schools as a measure of restoring parents' and students' confidence on safety. The students made the call in Kano during a panel discussion with decision makers on school safety, organised by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to mark the 10th anniversary of the Chibok schoolgirls' abduction.
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https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/artificial-intelligence-beats-doctors-in-accurately-assessing-eye-problems
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The clinical knowledge and reasoning skills of GPT-4 are approaching the level of specialist eye doctors, a study led by the University of Cambridge has found.
GPT-4 - a 'large language model' - was tested against doctors at different stages in their careers, including unspecialised junior...
GPT-4 - a 'large language model' - was tested against doctors at different stages in their careers, including unspecialised junior...
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https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/washington-county/hagerstown-college-students-upbeat-about-job-prospects-in-region/
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HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The campus of Hagerstown Community College was abuzz midweek for the annual career fair.
Many employers from around the state filled the campus field house as students were upbeat about their prospects on the job market.
"As a software engineer I hope to specialize...
Many employers from around the state filled the campus field house as students were upbeat about their prospects on the job market.
"As a software engineer I hope to specialize...
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https://reason.com/volokh/2024/04/17/high-school-student-allegedly-suspended-for-saying-illegal-alien-in-class-discussion/
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The New York Post (Yaron Steinbuch) reports: A 16-year-old North Carolina high school student says he was suspended just for saying "illegal alien" while discussing word meaning in English class — possibly ruining his chances of landing a college sports scholarship. Christian McGhee, a student at...
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https://s39613.pcdn.co/articles/course-design-ideas/advocating-for-student-preparedness-with-the-implementation-of-a-pre-course/
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Ensuring a successful educational experience for our students is akin to the art of culinary development, where thoughtful preparation is fundamental. Just as a chef with pre-developed culinary skills meticulously selects ingredients and carefully plans before creating a masterpiece, educators...
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https://newsbusters.org/blogs/culture/tierin-rose-mandelburg/2024/04/17/16-year-old-student-suspended-after-saying-illegal
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Nope, we aren't even kidding.
A 16-year-old student from North Carolina was suspended for three days last week after using the term "illegal alien" in his English class. The student used the phrase to gain a deeper understanding of an assignment and was penalized for it, The Carolina Journal...
A 16-year-old student from North Carolina was suspended for three days last week after using the term "illegal alien" in his English class. The student used the phrase to gain a deeper understanding of an assignment and was penalized for it, The Carolina Journal...
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https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/04/16/bidens-plan-c-scheme-canceling-student-loan-gets-f/
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If you're confused about President Joe Biden's various student loan debt-cancellation schemes, who can blame you? And on Tuesday, the Biden administration unveiled its third attempt to make you pay for someone else's life choices.
First, some background.
In August 2022, the Biden administration...
First, some background.
In August 2022, the Biden administration...
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https://theconversation.com/digital-textbooks-expand-learning-for-engineering-students-south-african-study-225710
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In the past four years it's become increasingly common for part or all of a university student's learning to happen online. This transition to digital learning platforms has highlighted the digital divide within educational contexts. In poorer, less resourced and connected countries like South Africa, this divide is not merely a matter of who has access to digital devices and who doesn'It's also about whether students are digitally literate.
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https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/student-loans/student-loan-forgiveness-this-financial-aid-expert-unpacks-bidens-new-debt-relief-plan/
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Key takeaways:
On April 16, the Department of Education published a first draft of the White House's newest student debt relief plan rules.
The administration's latest student loan forgiveness plan could wipe out balances for 25 million borrowers.
If passed, millions could see their debt...
On April 16, the Department of Education published a first draft of the White House's newest student debt relief plan rules.
The administration's latest student loan forgiveness plan could wipe out balances for 25 million borrowers.
If passed, millions could see their debt...
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/17/higher-education-accessibility-disabled-people-covid-pandemic-remote-learning-universities
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Theguardian
My route to university was never going to be simple. While my friends were flicking through university brochures and choosing Ucas options, I was signing chemotherapy consent forms in the teenage cancer unit at Addenbrooke's hospital and throwing up in its weirdly tropical island-themed...
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https://theconversation.com/our-research-has-found-a-way-to-help-the-teacher-shortage-and-boost-student-learning-227669
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Australian schools are facing unsustainable pressures. There are almost daily reports of too many students falling behind and not enough teachers to teach them. Meanwhile, the teachers we do have are stressed, overworked and lack adequate support in the classroom. Governments are well aware of these challenges and there is no shortage of efforts to tackle them.
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/eagle-heights-students-continue-change-171800797.html
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Apr. 15—Clinton High School senior and Miss Iowa's Teen titleholder Juliana Clark will graduate in May, but the "Be the Change" coin drive initiative that she started as a sophomore will be continued by Eagle Heights Elementary School.Over the course of three years, the initiative has raised more...
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https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/inno/stories/profiles/2024/04/16/wayhaven-launches-tackle-mental-health-care-access.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
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A Charlotte startup is determined to help increase access to mental health care for college students.
Co-founded in January by Christine Nicodemus and Erik Murphy, Wayhaven is an online platform and mobile app that gives students 24/7 access to a chat-based mental wellness coach that's...
Co-founded in January by Christine Nicodemus and Erik Murphy, Wayhaven is an online platform and mobile app that gives students 24/7 access to a chat-based mental wellness coach that's...
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https://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/save-student-loans-relief
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Many student loan borrowers remain unaware of the benefits of income-driven repayment plans, a recent survey said. (iStock) Many borrowers currently struggling with student loan payments would benefit from enrolling in an income-driven repayment plan, according to a recent Student Debt Crisis...
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/superior-court-trial-law-education-high-school-windsor-essex-1.7174125?cmp=rss
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"As I stated, the last thing I remember was the warning shot I pulled," said Gianna Saad.The 17-year-old was on a witness stand at the Superior Court building in Windsor, Ont., on Monday.She is playing Charlie Laval, a fictional character who stands accused of second-degree murder in the shooting...
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https://www.ngpf.org/blog/press-releases/number-of-us-public-high-school-students-guaranteed-to-take-a-personal-finance-course-on-track-to-double-to-53-by-2030/
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The number of states guaranteeing a Personal Finance course to high school students grew from 17 to 25 in the last year. The new. from nonprofit Next Gen Personal Finance and researchers at Montana State University outlines what that means for the future of financial education and where glaring gaps in access remain.
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-study-shows-gen-z-lgbtqia-students-4460102/
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Employers that foster a culture of belonging for all employees will have an advantage as Gen Z is projected to make up 27% of the workforce by 2025 and their expectations will change the workplace as we know it. Born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, this generation is poised to be the most diverse yet (majority non-white by 2026) and values remote work and diversity above traditional factors like salary.
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https://www.3blmedia.com/news/across-world-and-across-disciplines-two-leaders-converge-equity-stem
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Across the World and Across Disciplines, Two Leaders Converge on Equity in STEM
The Logitech MX #WomenWhoMaster series now turns to a pair of business leaders who took an interest in STEM and converted it into progress toward a better world.
A mechanical engineer, Lavanya Jawaharlal...
The Logitech MX #WomenWhoMaster series now turns to a pair of business leaders who took an interest in STEM and converted it into progress toward a better world.
A mechanical engineer, Lavanya Jawaharlal...
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https://www.news18.com/education-career/non-science-students-can-also-pursue-ai-based-careers-robotics-scientist-milind-raj-8852569.html
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Last Updated: April 15, 2024, 18:43 ISTMilind Raj has been a former student of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Milind Raj said that one should not just measure a job in terms of money or packaging but the opportunity to further the field of AI. Artificial Intelligence is, without doubt, the future of the...
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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11423-024-10377-7?code=22709939-4f0e-4630-9ff2-a2ca8a4f31ee&error=cookies_not_supported
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Anderson, L. W., & Krathwohl, D. R. (2001). A taxonomy for learning, teaching, and assessing: A revision of Bloom's taxonomy of educational objectives. Addison Wesley Longman.
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https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/8/3274
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1. IntroductionAccording to the Global Burden of Disease study, nearly 11% of the global population experienced impaired mental health [1,2]. Any measures that can improve mental health are of significant importance to human well-being and sustainable development [2,3,4]. A growing body of...
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https://abc7.com/manny-espinoza-murder-frostproof-elvia-florida/14637854/
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FROSTPROOF, Fla. Emmanuel "Manny" Espinoza stabbed his mother, Elvia, more than 70 times on Saturday after she opened the door of her home in central Florida to welcome him for a visit from college, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said at a news conference. Espinoza, 21, was charged with first-degree murder and evidence tampering.