Educators are continuing to show confidence in integrating technology into their teaching, with many planning to use AI more in the future, according to a new report from adaptive learning company HMH. The 2024 Educator Confidence Report, based on responses from over 1,200 educators, highlights the changing landscape of education and addresses critical K-12 issues … Read more
Following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election, books on democracy, dystopia, tyranny, feminism, and far-right politics have seen a surge in sales, quickly rising up bestseller charts. Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” a novel set in a totalitarian society where women are forced to bear children, has jumped over 400 places to reach … Read more
As Californians prepare for upcoming elections that could impact the lives of young people in significant ways, a group of mostly California foundations has established a fund to enhance the role of public schools in promoting civic leadership and democratic participation. This initiative is a key component of the California Thriving Youth Initiative, a multiyear … Read more
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has issued a warning about the significant increase in expenses related to artificial intelligence infrastructure next year. Despite this, the company managed to surpass analysts’ expectations for both revenue and profit in the third quarter. The results have left investors unsure about whether the revenue generated from digital … Read more
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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK borrowing costs rose on Wednesday, reversing an initially positive reaction to the Labour government’s Budget, as investors were surprised by the level of additional borrowing needed to fund Rachel Reeves’ plans. The 10-year gilt … Read more
On June 16, eight U.S. House members and two staffers arrived at Tel Aviv’s luxurious Kempinski Hotel for a four-day immersion in Israeli politics, as Benjamin Netanyahu continued to defy Joe Biden over the war in Gaza. The lawmakers and aides met with speakers aligned with Netanyahu’s views, including the prime minister himself, during a … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Standard Chartered has announced plans to double its investment in its wealth management business and shift its focus towards affluent individuals and global institutions following a rise in pre-tax profits in the third quarter. The … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Iran is planning a significant increase in its defense budget for the upcoming fiscal year, following recent tensions with Israel that have raised concerns about wider conflict in the Middle East. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani … Read more
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