(I’m republishing my best posts from the first half of the year. You can see the entire list of them here) Only a quarter of federally funded education innovations benefited students, report says is the headline of a Hechinger Report article It documents a federal program financially supporting 172 “innovative” programs, and it wasn’t very … Read more
Federal E-rate funding continues to play a crucial role in narrowing the digital gap, especially for rural and underserved communities, as per an annual report from Funds For Learning, a prominent advocate for educational technology funding. The 14th annual E-rate Trends Report sheds light on the current achievements and obstacles of the E-rate program and … Read more
Here is a new version of Juan Rulfo’s 1955 magical realist novel that later inspired Gabriel García Márquez and others. With a non-linear narrative that explores life, death, lost loves, and shattered ideals, this adaptation may have also influenced the fragmented films of the 2000s Mexican new wave written by Guillermo Arriaga. Directed by Rodrigo … Read more
Virtual reality and 3D printers have the potential to revolutionize the way students learn and prepare for high-demand careers, especially in the medical field. The era of COVID-19 saw a surge in school makerspaces and the use of 3D printers, but are students really utilizing this technology to its full potential? 3D printers are currently … Read more
The return of the slasher movie genre, which had long been dormant, came with some important conditions. The new films were either part of a well-established franchise (like the updates to Scream or Halloween, or next year’s I Know What You Did Last Summer) or they relied on a quirky gimmick. We saw time loops … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Next is expected to generate record profits of £1bn this year, after the UK retailer bellwether raised its outlook again thanks to a sales boost from the arrival of colder weather. The FTSE 100 company, … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. McDonald’s experienced a second consecutive decline in sales during the third quarter, as it grappled with weak consumer demand in international markets like France, the UK, the Middle East, and China. The fast-food giant reported … Read more
The Tesla stock experienced a significant surge last week following better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and positive guidance from CEO Elon Musk. Most Wall Street analysts were optimistic about Tesla’s performance, with many maintaining buy ratings on the stock. However, not all analysts were convinced of its potential. On Thursday, Bank of America reiterated its buy rating … Read more
The California Department of Education has announced the recipients of $470 million in grants for the Golden State Pathways Program for the third time on Friday. The program is aimed at high schools creating career pathways in fields such as STEM, education, and health care, but it has faced challenges in its rollout. The initial … Read more
The Alzheimer’s Society has advised that the upcoming time change on October 27 could disorientate people with dementia. This is because the shift in time affects circadian rhythms, making it difficult for them to differentiate between 6am and 6pm, which disrupts their sleep patterns. The charity has also raised concerns about ‘sundowning’, a phenomenon where … Read more