On the contribution of a local new station, a Facebook Ph.D. commented: “The teachers understood it well [teachers] get a great pension they never pay Social Security, they get free lunch, they only work 9 months a year and have weekends off.” I wasn’t supposed to read the comments, but since I did, I felt … Read more
ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Return to 31St Year of inspiring innovations in the next generation of scientists, the 31St The annual ExploraVision competition is now open for entries. Sponsored by Toshiba and administered by the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), the program challenges students to use problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork to envision solutions to real-world … Read more
BOCA RATON, Fla., September 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Anthology, a leading provider of educational solutions that support the entire learner lifecycle, today announced new partnerships with three colleges within the Wisconsin Technical College System — Northwood Technical College, Technical University of Lake Shore and Mid-State Technical College – Delivering Anthology Student as well as a … Read more
ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. September 2022– Accenture Federal Services (AFS), an Accenture (NYSE: ACN) subsidiary, announces new positions for two executives following the departure of Chief Operating Officer Kenny Mitchell. Ron Ash will serve as the new chief operating officer and Elaine Beeman will assume the responsibilities of chief leadership officer. This press release is multimedia. … Read more
“What book should I read?” There’s a reason entrepreneurs ask each other this. That’s because the best books aren’t just good reads — they’re a comprehensive guide to building, growing, and tackling your biggest challenges. So what should you read? Many books are slammed to us entrepreneur, and wanted to highlight a few from the … Read more
Imagine a 13-year-old girl monitoring every bite she eats and writing it in a journal. She calculates calories, counts macronutrients in grams, and determines how much less she should eat to meet a specific weight loss goal. (Getty Images) Or is she just doing her health class homework? nutritional tasks in school Food diaries are … Read more
Like the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot and other popular folklore, the legend of the ‘skills gap’ has been ubiquitous for quite some time. The skills gap refers to the mismatch between the skills that job seekers possess and the skills that companies (particularly technology companies) prioritize in potential employees. As with mystical monsters and sea … Read more
In 2016, the term ikigai entered our collective consciousness New York Times bestseller of the same name. This Japanese philosophy proposed that our dream job lies at the intersection of four intersecting circles: what we are good at, what we love, what the world needs, and what we can be paid for. Although it seems … Read more
As children return to Michigan classrooms in August and September, the school districts that serve them continue to look for ways to staff the buildings. Whether bus driver, substitute teacher or class teacher, many districts start the year with vacancies. In St. Joseph County, along the Michigan-Indiana border, a meeting of superintendents earlier this month … Read more
In the age of Google, we all naturally turn to the internet when faced with a challenge. For example, “How do you get through a drain?”, “What’s the best way to get over a hangover?” or maybe even “How do I get my dream job?”. If you’re currently looking for a new career, chances are … Read more