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
With each passing year, we learn more about how a changing climate can impact our lives. In California, two significant issues stand out: the increase in bigger, more destructive wildfires and the long-term threats to our valuable water supply. Fortunately, there are proven solutions to address these challenges, allowing us to shift our focus to … Read more
Quinn, the system’s assistant vice chancellor for student success, outlined several strategies to improve graduation rates and stop students from dropping out. These included increasing financial aid, expanding academic and mental health support services, and providing more opportunities for students to engage with faculty and peers. They also highlighted the importance of addressing issues such … Read more
“ World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture launched by former president Donald Trump, recently unveiled its native token and is now reportedly planning to create its own stablecoin, which can act as a substitute for the U.S. dollar, as reported by Decrypt. Stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency pegged 1:1 to the value of a fiat-currency … Read more
The authority and local housing association L&Q will be delivering devices to pupils throughout this month as part of a Greater Manchester-wide ‘Digitober’ campaign, and to celebrate the national Get Online Week. Trafford’s digital inclusion team, along with representatives from L&Q, will be gifting laptops to 100 high school children, supporting those families who do … Read more