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Empowering America’s Rising Workforce–Latina Girls–in Computing and Innovation
By Dr. Idit Harel Caperton It recently came to my attention, that throughout the nation, young men and women who are Latino are, unfortunately, caught on the wrong side of the digital divide. I have spent much of my career working on … Continue reading
Lack of sleep blights pupils’ education
By Sean Coughlan Sleep deprivation is a significant hidden factor in lowering the achievement of school pupils, according to researchers carrying out international education tests. It is a particular problem in more affluent countries, with sleep experts linking it to the … Continue reading
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Tagged BBC, Boston College, Czech Republic, education, health, learning, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Sleep deprivation, students, United States
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Geoffrey Canada – Our failing schools. Enough is enough!
The founder of the Harlem Children’s Zone discusses the plight of American education. Excellent!
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Tagged education, Geoffrey Canada, Harlem Childrens Zone, schools, TED, video
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Where’s Atticus Finch when you need him? Author of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ in legal battle with agent
“To Kill a Mockingbird,” filed a lawsuit against her literary agent Friday claiming he took advantage of her age and ill-health to steal her royalties. By Robert Gearty and Ginger Adams Otis She needs a lawyer like Atticus Finch. Acclaimed … Continue reading
A Beacon Extinguished
Update II: The pastor of Holy Spirit School has cancelled an Alumni Mass that was previously scheduled. Don’t let the great people, the building, and the values that shaped so many young people to fade quietly into the dark. Sign the … Continue reading →