Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was offered a job by President-elect Donald J. Trump after endorsing him, expressed his interest in a potential role in public health. Despite lacking medical or public health degrees, Kennedy outlined his views on public health measures, particularly in the realm of vaccines and fluoride. Kennedy, known for promoting anti-vaccine … Read more
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
It is evident that education has been notably absent from the discussion in the Presidential campaign. Education is a crucial factor in creating a better life and society, serving as a pathway to progress. The contrast between the two candidates is stark. Trump advocates for the dismantling of public education and the distribution of vouchers, … Read more
Now there is another troubling promise made by Trump that should concern us: he has stated that RFK Jr. will play a significant role in his administration, overseeing appointees in the areas of public health and food. Melody Schreiber reported in The New Republic: In June 2019, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Samoa with his … Read more
Dr. Ken Carter is a Psychology Professor and the Founding Director of Emory’s new Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement. He joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about bridging the gap between academic research and the public through new initiatives to help academics translate their work for general audiences. Ken shares his own path … Read more
America’s education system was a groundbreaking effort to help a growing nation thrive in the 19th century. Now, 200 years later, the world has changed; the horizon looks drastically different. Collectively, we need to redesign our education system to enable all of our children — and, by extension, our nation — to thrive today and … Read more
Caring for children during their first few years is a complex and critical job: A child’s brain develops more in the first five years than at any other point in life. Yet in America, individuals engaged in this crucial role are paid less than animal caretakers and dressing room attendants. That’s a major finding of … Read more
Thryv Holdings, Inc. (Thryv or the Company) (NASDAQ: THRY) has announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 5,715,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $14.00 per share, totaling gross proceeds of approximately $80.0 million. The underwriter has been granted a 30-day option to purchase up to 857,250 additional … Read more
France is facing a growing deficit, leading to significant tax increases and aggressive cost-cutting measures announced recently. Among the various steps taken by the French government is a crackdown on absenteeism in civil services, a problem that is costing the economy €15 billion. Addressing absenteeism could result in savings of around €1.2 billion as part … Read more
Overview: Instructional Initiatives in schools are guided by our beliefs and motivations. Discover how to strike a balance between research and advice from practitioners. “I believe the task of philosophy is not to offer answers but to demonstrate how our perception of a problem can itself be part of the problem” – Slavoj Zizek. I … Read more