Dr. John Harnisher, who heads the education practice at DataKind, joins host Mike Palmer in a discussion about how data science can drive social impact in education. With a relationship spanning over a decade, they engage in a conversation reflecting on John’s journey in the field of learning. John provides an insider’s perspective on DataKind’s … Read more
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz mocked former President Trump’s age during a Tuesday evening rally in Georgia. Walz criticized Trump’s proposal to stop taxing Social Security checks while quipping that Trump himself would be eligible for the program, which is for Americans aged 62 and older. “Now, Trump came out with a … Read more
Courtesy: Ednovate Charter School Instagram recently introduced new policies to address the negative impact of addictive social media apps on teenagers. These policies include setting teen accounts to private by default, disabling notifications at night, and providing more parental supervision tools. While these changes are a step in the right direction, educators and parents understand … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans to raise rents for social housing by more than inflation over the next five or 10 years while also providing an immediate £500mn cash injection for housing associations … Read more
President Biden will be leaving the Oval Office soon, and the Social Security plan is facing a significant challenge. According to a nonpartisan watchdog group, The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, the program will be insolvent in nine years, but this timeline could shrink to six years if Donald Trump implements his campaign platform. … Read more
Social Security is a crucial component of many Americans’ retirement plans, yet there is a lack of understanding surrounding the program’s workings. It is essential for everyone to be aware of the fundamental rules governing Social Security to make informed decisions about when to claim retirement benefits. The implications of claiming benefits too early or … Read more