Revolutionizing Higher Education Affordability with Tade Oyerinde’s Moonshot Model

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Revolutionizing Higher Education Affordability with Tade Oyerinde’s Moonshot Model

In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer interviews Tade Oyerinde, the founder and chancellor of Campus.edu, an organization providing accessible pathway programs powered by professors from top universities. Tade shares how his unconventional homeschooling background and later experiences meeting impoverished adjunct professors sparked his interest in transforming higher education. After a failed … Read more

Nicky Hopkins: The Legendary Pianist Featured on 250 Albums | Music

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Nicky Hopkins: The Legendary Pianist Featured on 250 Albums | Music

Despite his success as a session musician, Hopkins struggled with his health throughout his life. His battle with Crohn’s disease and its complications took a toll on him physically and emotionally. However, his musical talent and passion never wavered. Hopkins continued to work with a wide range of artists, leaving an indelible mark on the … Read more

Colorado voters turn down measure to include school choice in state constitution

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Colorado voters turn down measure to include school choice in state constitution

Colorado voters have rejected a proposal that would have likely protected school vouchers. The proposed Amendment 80, which aimed to enshrine school choice in the state Constitution, was defeated with 52 percent of voters opposed to it and 48 percent in support. This measure required 55 percent of the vote to be added to the … Read more

Demi Moore critiques the foundation of the US as ‘based on Puritans, religious fanatics, and criminals’ in Film industry.

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Demi Moore critiques the foundation of the US as ‘based on Puritans, religious fanatics, and criminals’ in Film industry.

Demi Moore believes that the United States is founded on Puritans, religious extremists, and criminals, and she sees parallels between this history and the current political climate in the country. Moore made these comments at the French premiere of the film The Substance, a body-horror satire, at the Cinémathèque Française in Paris. She spoke about … Read more

Securing Education Data: A Critical Priority

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Securing Education Data: A Critical Priority

Key points: When considering industries such as finance or healthcare, the potential for sensitive data to fall into the wrong hands is a common concern. These sectors are prime targets for cybercriminals due to the financial and personal information they store. But there is another critical area often overlooked in these discussions: education. Our educational … Read more

Review of “Herscht 07769” by László Krasznahorkai: Dark and Otherworldly Fiction

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Review of “Herscht 07769” by László Krasznahorkai: Dark and Otherworldly Fiction

The modernists grappled with the contradictions of the society they belonged to. Europe, in their eyes, was a blend of the new and the old, the traditional and the progressive. Their art, too, reflected this duality – innovative and fresh, yet consumed by themes of decay and decline. In the English-speaking world, modernist literature eventually … Read more

Supporting second-year students in college: Four strategies to help them succeed

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Supporting second-year students in college: Four strategies to help them succeed

Higher education experts gathered at the Student Success US conference in Knoxville, Tenn., to discuss the various factors that impact student retention and success beyond the first year of college. While many institutions have robust systems in place to support new students during their initial year, there is a need to focus on continued support … Read more

Costa Rican Film Empowers Grandmothers with Two Children Who Were Unaware of Orgasms

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Costa Rican Film Empowers Grandmothers with Two Children Who Were Unaware of Orgasms

“Women are always burning inside,” says Antonella Sudasassi Furniss, over video call from Costa Rica. So they were in her 2019 debut as a writer and director, The Awakening of the Ants, in which a mother maddened by patriarchal oppression lays waste to a birthday cake at a children’s party. ‘These things have to be … Read more

Understanding Payroll: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers

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Understanding Payroll: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers

Processing payroll is a crucial task for all organizations, regardless of their size. It involves managing and distributing payments to employees, taking into account factors such as wages, taxes, and benefits. While larger businesses may have more complex payroll processes compared to smaller ones, the basic steps and components of payroll remain the same. Payroll … Read more

Share your favorite comfort reads | Books

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Share your favorite comfort reads | Books

Is there a book that brings you comfort when you read it? We’re interested in hearing your suggestions. Share your favorite comfort read below, and we’ll feature a selection of them in the Guardian’s Bookmarks newsletter. Share your experience You can share your comforting reading recommendations using this form. Your responses are secure and encrypted, … Read more