“I wanted to show that women, when they are in a community, can really support each other and find strength,” she says. “There’s a lot of warmth in these relationships, and I wanted to explore that. It’s not just about romantic love, but also about the love and support we can find in our friendships … Read more
Sienna Daniel and Sean Segal, along with host Mike Palmer, discuss the work they do at Escalate, a company focused on upskilling frontline workers. Sienna and Sean share their backgrounds in education and workforce development, explaining how their experiences led them to start Escalate. The conversation delves into the high costs associated with frontline worker … Read more
Support from donors provides financial assistance to college students who participate in faculty-led research projects. Faculty-led research experiences are essential for undergraduate degree programs, offering students hands-on experience and research training that can help shape their future career paths. However, not every student knows how to navigate or has the resources to engage in research, … Read more
The cast of Marvel’s Avengers movies have thrown their support behind Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris just days before the US election. In a video released on Vanity Fair, actors Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Don Cheadle, Chris Evans, Danai Gurira, and Paul Bettany showcased their characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe while … Read more
Encampments are lining the street that runs along Virgil Middle School’s lower field in Los Angeles County on November 30, 2022. Credit: Kate Sequeira / EdSource Homelessness and housing are at the center of political, policy, and budget conversations across California, with indelible images of tents on sidewalks and people struggling against addiction and mental … Read more
Massachusetts boasts one of the top-performing school systems in the country, as evidenced by its strong performance on the national test known as NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress). Some credit this success to the state’s testing and accountability program, while others argue that the state test, MCAS, is overused and misused as a high … Read more
A recent Pew Research Poll gives former President Donald Trump the lead with veterans nationwide over Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s presidential election. The poll, conducted with 876 veteran registered voters, gave Trump or “Leans Trump” 61% of the key demographic’s support. Just 37% of the veterans polled responded that they support Vice … Read more
Paul Graham, the man behind the well-known startup accelerator Y Combinator, has called on American voters to reject Donald Trump at the polls next week. The former president seems to be gaining momentum leading up to Tuesday, with betting markets like Polymarket and Kalshi predicting a significant victory in the electoral college due to a … Read more
LOCKHART, Texas — Last year, Alfonso Sifuentes found himself on a bus tour organized by the chamber of commerce to explore the future of the Central Texas region south of Austin. During the tour, there was discussion about San Marcos, a suburb along Interstate 35, rejecting an expansion of Austin Community College due to concerns … Read more
Senate Republicans released legislation this week that aims to replenish funds for a key federal program that provides disaster loans to business and homeowners. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) led Sens. Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) in rolling out the bill on Tuesday. They’re pushing for passage of … Read more