Final Argument for Public Education Network

Final Argument for Public Education Network

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

Creating a Podcast Network for Scholars featuring Marshall Poe

Creating a Podcast Network for Scholars featuring Marshall Poe

In this episode, we hear from Marshall Poe, the founder and editor of the New Books Network, a podcasting network that aims to unlock expertise and expand access to learning. With a background as a former Russian historian, Marshall recognized the gap between what experts know and what the public understands, leading him to see … Read more

Metrolink set to enforce complete network shutdown

Metrolink set to enforce complete network shutdown

Work is taking pace to upgrade ‘tech systems’ across the full Metrolink network. This means that from the start of service until 9am, no tram services will operate across all lines. Following the closure, it will take some time for services to resume to normal, with a full timetable operating from approximately 10.30am. Bus replacement … Read more

HSBC Hong Kong partners with China in new global payments network alternative to Swift

HSBC Hong Kong partners with China in new global payments network alternative to Swift

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. HSBC Hong Kong has recently become a direct participant in China’s international payments system, marking a significant step for the world’s largest player in trade finance. This move gives HSBC a key role in Beijing’s … Read more

Fifty Revived NY Times Learning Network Interactives for English Language Learners

Fifty Revived NY Times Learning Network Interactives for English Language Learners

I’m republishing my best posts from the first half of the year. You can see the entire list of them here. For several years, ending about seven years ago, I wrote a weekly column for The NY Times Learning Network providing teaching resources for educators of English Language Learners. Most also included an interactive for … Read more