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The move to abolish the education sector will live on for decades
[ad_1] On the very day Congress confirmed Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education in early 2017, Rep. Thomas Massey (R-Ky.) introduced a bill to dismantle the federal agency she led. “The Department of Education will end on December 31, 2018,” the one-sentence bill read. Five years later, Massie says the Department of Education (DOE), now ... -
3 Reasons Businesses Invest in SEO During Inflation
[ad_1] Inflationary pressure creates risk. This applies not only to consumers, but also to business owners. As prices rise, businesses experience higher downstream costs. At the same time, consumers with increasing pressure on their wallets are less willing to spend. 2022 will see the highest inflation in 30 years, but it could still rise. As ... -
Opinion | Education in America: School Is for Teaching
[ad_1] In one word, how does it feelto be a teacher right now? In one word, howdoes it feel to be ateacher right now? “Exhausting.” Laura, 49, Republican, white, high school teacher “Unappreciated.” Stacey, 55, Democrat, Black, special area teacher “Needed.” ... -
From firefighters to high fashion, local men suit their clients
[ad_1] Lake Mary, Florida – Walk into It Suit Me, a custom apparel store in Lake Mary, and you’ll quickly realize that this is not a one-size-fits-all situation. First clue? All mannequins are dressed in bright colors and bold patterns. There are spicy oranges, greens, pinks and purples, with accessories to complement them all. The ... -
Central North Carolina partners with Amazon for free education for workers
[ad_1] After working at Amazon for 3 months, Employees of a global retail giant can now attend North Carolina Central University for free. This week, Central, North Carolina officials announced that the school has been selected as an “educational partner” for Amazon’s Career Choice Program. This allows hourly workers to enter the university and access ... -
School Air Filtration and Ventilation Strategies To Improve Health, Education, Equity, and Environmental Outcomes
[ad_1] Introduction and summary In late February 2020, the United States saw its first COVID-19-related school closure—and in just a matter of weeks, almost all the nation’s public schools had closed in response to the pandemic. Most remained closed through the end of the school year.1 School closures have led to increased inequities as well ... -
Reassessing Education and the American Dream
[ad_1] As the new school year begins, millions of Americans head to college with the dream of earning a degree that will help them achieve financial security. But such a dream does not become a reality for everyone. The historical structure and results overturn long-held assumptions that a good education provides people of color with ... -
The Pandemic Vastly Expanded Health Care Access In This US Territory. That May End Soon
[ad_1] GARAPAN, Saipan — Bing Salanga leans over a black sink and scrubs it clean in the back of the hair salon where she’s worked for 29 years. It’s a daily ritual — wash the bowls that hold hair dye, disinfect them with alcohol, wipe down the sink and surrounding area with a purple cloth. ...
