EDUCATION

Nov 01 2024EDUCATION

Professor Klarecki Gets Top Print and Graphics Award

Patrick Klarecki, a long-time professor at Ferris State University, has earned himself a big honor. He recently received the John Berthelsen Annual Service Recognition Award from the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation. This award is like a pat on the back for all the hard work Klarecki has do

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Nov 01 2024EDUCATION

Powering Up Digital Skills: MMU and Huawei Team Up!

Multimedia University (MMU) and Huawei Malaysia are joining forces to bolster the ICT education scene. They've set up a Huawei ICT Academy Support Center (IASC) to serve as a central hub for both new and existing ICT academies across the nation. This project aims to enhance Malaysia's digital educat

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

What Matters Most in Pennsylvania's Election: Energy, Education, and Voter Excitement

Pennsylvania could be the deciding state in the 2024 election. But what issues will sway voters? Energy, education, and voter enthusiasm are the three key themes to watch. Energy costs have risen, making it a hot topic. Many Pennsylvanians support fracking for cheaper energy. This could be tough for

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Chicago School Board President Steps Down After Social Media Posts

In a surprising turn of events, Chicago’s Board of Education president, Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson, has resigned just seven days after being sworn in. This comes after major backlash over some of his social media posts, which were deemed offensive, anti-Semitic, and misogynistic. The mayor, Brando

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

School Board Mailers Get Ugly in Chicago

Lately, Chicagoans have been finding some strange mailers on their doorsteps. These aren't your usual flyers; they're ads for the upcoming school board election. With 31 candidates vying for 10 seats, the race is heating up. Both the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and groups supporting charter schools

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Oct 30 2024EDUCATION

Boosting Malaysia's Digital Future: TM One & MOE Team Up

You might wonder, what's the big deal about digital skills? Well, TM One and the Ministry of Education (MOE) think it's super important. They've joined forces to give students and teachers in vocational colleges and secondary schools a digital makeover. This isn't your average tech class; we're talk

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Oct 30 2024BUSINESS

A Dallas Developer's Vision for a Downtown Tech and Education Hub

Imagine a bustling downtown Dallas filled with state-of-the-art apartments, trendy shops, and a top-notch school. That's the dream of Mike Hoque, a local developer who's just bought a troubled city-owned property. This plot at 711 S. Saint Paul St. has been a headache for years, with vandalism and s

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Oct 30 2024EDUCATION

FAFSA's Phased Rollout Still On Schedule

The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid is being tested in stages before its full launch. The U. S. Department of Education says it's on track for the upcoming academic year. So far, some students have been using the 2025-26 FAFSA in beta tests that started in October. It will be available

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Oct 30 2024EDUCATION

Illinois's Fresh Approach to Student Readiness

Illinois is shaking up the way it checks how ready high school students are for life after graduation. Unlike the SAT, which is mostly for college entrances, this new system has four levels. Level 1 says there's room for improvement, Level 2 means you're doing okay, Level 3 is the goal, and Level 4

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Betting on a Better School? How Missouri's Sports Betting Tax Plan Measures Up

Ever heard of a new way to fund schools? Missouri is voting on it! They want to legalize sports betting and use the taxes for education. Sounds great, right? But hold on, there's a catch. Some of the money sportsbooks use to attract bettors won't be taxed. That's what policymakers are debating right

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