The Network for Public Education is the largest organization of parents, activists, educators, and students working to protect and enhance public education. In its 11th year, NPE collaborates with organizations in all states to oppose the privatization of public schools, advocate for their full funding, and support the professionals essential to their success. NPE released … Read more
Jones’s ability to navigate and thrive in the music industry, despite facing racial discrimination and adversity, speaks to his talent and perseverance. His collaboration with Sinatra not only elevated his own career but also redefined the sound of the Great American Songbook. Their partnership was a testament to the power of music to transcend boundaries … Read more
Playworks has recently introduced SparkPlay, an online subscription-based educational resource designed to support the continuous learning of safe and healthy play for school and youth development staff. This virtual tool draws upon Playworks’ nearly 30 years of experience on playgrounds to teach staff, schools, and community-based organizations how to enhance recess and bring out the … Read more
Dev Patel has been cast in the lead role of a new crime thriller film called The Journeyman, according to Variety. Patel will portray a professional tennis player in the movie, which is being directed by Tarsem Singh and written by Bryan and Alexis Roberts. The Journeyman follows the story of a struggling pro tennis … Read more
(I’m republishing my best posts from the first half of the year. You can see the entire list of them here) Only a quarter of federally funded education innovations benefited students, report says is the headline of a Hechinger Report article It documents a federal program financially supporting 172 “innovative” programs, and it wasn’t very … Read more
The lead singer of the British rock band Coldplay recently had a scary moment during a performance in Melbourne. Chris Martin accidentally fell into a hole on the stage while interacting with the crowd at Marvel Stadium. Fans captured the incident on video, showing Martin talking to the audience and pointing to posters before he … Read more
Higher education institutions can support first-generation students who are interested in participating in on-campus co-curricular activities by raising awareness of available opportunities and considering the need for flexibility in the format and timing of such activities. Engagement in collegiate activities, such as student organizations, on-campus work, and faculty-led research, are considered high-impact practices that are … Read more
Eddie Murphy and director Bill Condon are teaming up once again for a biopic about George Clinton. This collaboration follows their work together on the film Dreamgirls in 2006, which also featured Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Danny Glover, and Jennifer Hudson. Deadline has reported that Murphy and Condon are now working on a new biopic … Read more
Employee engagement is crucial for the success of a company. It is what drives employees to perform their tasks to the best of their ability, increases productivity, and fosters loyalty to the organization. While competitive salaries are important, they are often not enough to engage staff effectively. Engagement requires a range of strategies that focus … Read more
The actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role in Dawson’s Creek, recently shared that he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. Despite this news, the 47-year-old remains optimistic about his prognosis and mentioned that he is currently feeling well. Van Der Beek made the announcement during an interview with People magazine. In … Read more