Society & Politics
Early voting ‘could be decisive in the right places,’ expert says
Election Day is less than 50 days away, but the voting has already started.This post was originally published on this site
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Economy
Family-owned businesses hold non-family CEOs more accountable than family CEOs for firm performance
Family-owned businesses account for 59% of the U.S. private workforce, with 35% of Fortune 500 companies being family-owned. Although family-owned firms employ more than half of the U.S. workforce, little is known about their operations […]
Economy
Businesses trying to come clean about their impact on nature can end up concealing more than they reveal
Humans have overfished the ocean, cleared forests, polluted water and created a climate crisis by burning fossil fuels. These actions are affecting biodiversity around the world, from remote islands to our own backyards.This post was […]
Education
Goodwill created a new high school for dropouts—it led to better jobs and higher wages
When Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana realized most of the clients in its job-training program lacked a high school diploma, it set out to address the issue.This post was originally published on this site
Education
Educators and parents reveal culture of fear, censorship, and loss of learning opportunities in wake of FL policies
How can a teacher discuss Jim Crow laws without breaking state law? Should a librarian stop ordering books with LGBTQ+ characters? A new white paper by UC San Diego and NYU researchers reveals the experiences […]
Education
Expanding Earth science education beyond traditional field trips
Field trips are a vital component of experiential learning in the earth science community, offering hands-on opportunities for students, professionals, and community members to engage with key scientific concepts. These trips can foster a deeper […]
Economy
Why saying you’ll ‘never retire’ may be a warning sign
Americans who say they expect to “never retire” are more likely than others to score low on a measure of financial knowledge, a new study shows.This post was originally published on this site
Education
Targeted interventions add five months’ progress for students with SEND
Targeted interventions can raise overall educational outcomes for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by an average of five months, compared to teaching-as-usual or standard interventions, finds a report by UCL researchers.This post […]
Education
Clones in the classroom: Why universities must be wary of embracing AI-driven teaching tools
The university sector in Aotearoa New Zealand is at a tipping point due to chronic underfunding, shifting enrollments and increasing costs from inflation. In response, the government has established two working groups to assess the […]
Education
Study hints that debate skills may lessen negative impact of AI
Higher education is facing a tough challenge as it adapts to the advent of artificial intelligence. To combat it, a University of Mississippi professor proposes using one of academia’s oldest weapons: debate.This post was originally […]