Creating a student-centered learning environment with a focus on the future

Creating a student-centered learning environment with a focus on the future

The role of education is more critical than ever in today’s rapidly evolving world. Schools must not only impart knowledge but also equip students with creativity, empathy, and curiosity for an unpredictable future. Preparing students rests on four foundational promises: Joy, Connection, Growth, and Success, essential for creating a student-centered, future-focused environment meeting academic, social, … Read more

The focus of standardized testing is on preparing students for the future, not just on the score.

The focus of standardized testing is on preparing students for the future, not just on the score.

Key points: The importance and rigor of AP exams have once again come into focus with the release of the latest test scores. Discussions surrounding the new scoring method and the consolidation of content continue to emphasize the value of a single test score, overlooking the primary reason students should take AP and other standardized … Read more

BRICS urges for reduced conflict and increased financial focus, yet lacking specifics – Reuters

BRICS urges for reduced conflict and increased financial focus, yet lacking specifics – Reuters

By Vladimir Soldatkin and Guy Faulconbridge The leaders of BRICS countries, including China’s Xi Jinping, India’s Narendra Modi, and Vladimir Putin, have called for a ceasefire in Gaza and discussed the possibility of a non-Western payment system. However, they only mentioned Ukraine once in their final communique. BRICS, which was originally coined by Goldman Sachs … Read more

D.E. Shaw and Mantle Ridge focus on important improvements to enhance shareholder value at Air Products

D.E. Shaw and Mantle Ridge focus on important improvements to enhance shareholder value at Air Products

Air Products and Chemicals is an industrial gases company that focuses on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets. The company provides essential industrial gases, related equipment, and applications expertise to customers in various industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food. Additionally, Air Products develops, engineers, builds, owns, and operates clean hydrogen projects to … Read more