Category: Education

The Hill, Columnists | December 2, 2023

Sunday shows preview: Israel reignites war in Gaza; 2024 primary inches closer

Israel's return to combat after a temporary truce with Palestinian group Hamas expired will likely be the focus of this week’s Sunday news shows. Israeli fighter jets struck Gaza minutes…

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The Hill, Columnists | December 2, 2023

DeSantis ups attacks on Newsom post debate: 'So many bold-faced lies'

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) went after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) at a campaign event in Prosperity, S.C., Friday in the wake of a debate between the two. “I have never…

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The Hill, Columnists | December 2, 2023

The US workforce has changed — states need to adapt 

As 2023 nears its end, employers continue to have a hard time finding workers nationwide. And unfortunately, there appears to be no end in sight.  Recent work from the Manufacturing…

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The Hill, Columnists | December 2, 2023

Miss Americana: How Taylor Swift could save Joe Biden

Taylor Swift epitomizes contemporary superstardom, with unparalleled popularity and an immense following. As 2024 approaches, the singer could play a pivotal role for democracy by securing the reelection of President…

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The Hill, Columnists | December 2, 2023

Supreme Court justices salute Sandra Day O'Connor

Supreme Court justices joined the chorus of Americans on Friday saluting the late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who passed away earlier in the day at the age of 93. The…

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The Hill, Columnists | December 1, 2023

The DeSantis-Newsom debate missed the point

The debate last night between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was billed as a contrast in approaches in how red states and blue states are governed.…

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The Hill, Columnists | December 1, 2023

Why the United States needs a modern WIC program

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, one of the most immediate consequences was also one of the most severe: a spike in hunger. Those who lost jobs had less money…

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Breaking Defense | December 1, 2023

Pentagon must train for ‘uncertainty,’ while better sharing data: Officials

Royal Thai Air Force Flying Officer Apisit Kitchoke, command and control lead, uses Airborne Extensible Relay Over-Horizon Network software to track a flight during experimentation at Moody Air Force Base,…

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The Hill, Defense | December 1, 2023

Looming deadline to extend warrantless surveillance powers sparks congressional scramble

Lawmakers staring down an end-of-the-year deadline to reauthorize the nation’s warrantless spy powers are grappling with a dizzying number of options for how to tackle needed reforms as well as…

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Studies in Comparative International Development | December 1, 2023

“No se Cuidan (They Don’t Take Care of Themselves)”: Reframing Reproductive Rights as Contraceptive Responsibility in Post-ICPD Mexico

Abstract Mexico has a complicated history when it comes to contraception. Malthusian concerns about population growth have shaped national imperatives to reduce fertility by pushing contraception —especially on Mexico’s rural,…

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Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) | December 1, 2023

Understanding the Link: Education, Prosperity, and Australia’s Future

Education economists have settled the age-old question of what explains the ‘wealth of nations’: in the long run, it’s smarter countries who become richer countries (not the other way around).…

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The Hill, International | November 30, 2023

Rubio pushes back on activists: Israel should 'destroy every element of Hamas'

Activists challenged Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on Tuesday over calls for a cease-fire in Israel's war against Hamas. “Senator Rubio, will you call for a cease-fire in Gaza?” an activist…

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The Hill, International | November 30, 2023

Roy leads 11 Republicans in congratulating Argentina's Milei on election win

Republican Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Wednesday led a group of 11 Republicans in congratulating Argentina's president-elect Javier Milei, a populist libertarian who has been compared to former President Trump.…

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Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici (CMCC) | November 29, 2023

CMCC at COP28 Dubai

CMCC is in Dubai, contributing to the UNFCCC Conference of the Party in several ways: We provide the climate negotiations with scientific support, We organize side events in the international…

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Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) | November 29, 2023

Closing Opportunities, Not Loopholes

A review of the proposed new ‘Closing Loopholes’ bill and its laws regarding labour hire, casual employment, and the gig economy Introduction – the steady reregulation of industrial relations The…

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The Hill, International | November 29, 2023

Why Republicans are souring on Ukraine

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Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) | November 29, 2023

Mississippi’s Education Success: A Model for Australia | Carey Wright | Jennifer Buckingham

In recent years, Australia has grappled with disappointing education outcomes, with around four in 10 Australian 15-year-olds failing to meet national reading proficiency benchmarks, and one in three falling short…

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Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) | November 29, 2023

AI in Education: A New Era of Learning | Leslie Loble | Daisy Christodoulou | Glenn Fahey

The advancement of artificial intelligence is transforming various aspects of our lives, including the education sector. Schools and universities are increasingly integrating AI into their educational practices, which has the…

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Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) | November 29, 2023

Free to Grow: Unlocking Economic Prosperity

On Tuesday, 26 September CIS hosted a special evening featuring Professor John Cochrane for a lecture and conversation with economist and CIS adjunct fellow Gene Tunny. This event will be…

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The Arab Weekly | November 28, 2023

Teaching of English in public school system advances a step further in Morocco

A senior education official said that the teaching of English at lower levels of the public school system has no bearing on the teaching of the French language, because the…

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United Nations (UN) Africa | November 28, 2023

Somali-born champion of refugee education wins top UNHCR award

A former child refugee born in Somalia, who dedicated himself to changing lives through education, has been named as this year’s winner of the prestigious UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award.

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The Hill, Technology | November 28, 2023

Bottom Line: Left-leaning nonprofit hires former Republican aide for abortion fight

Abortion Forbes-Tate registered to lobby on the availability of Food and Drug Administration-approved drugs for the Hopewell Fund, describing the 501(c)(3)’s business activities as “​Preserving access to medication abortion care.”…

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National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) | November 27, 2023

Schooling and Intergenerational Mobility: Consequences of Expanding Higher Education Institutions — by Noemí Katzkowicz, Victor Lavy, Martina Querejeta, Tatiana Rosá

Poor post-secondary education infrastructure and opportunities partly explain the low higher education rates in developing countries. This paper estimates the effect of a program that improved post-secondary education infrastructure by…

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The Hill, Defense | November 25, 2023

Biden draws parallel between Russia-Ukraine war and Soviet-era famine

President Biden drew a parallel between a Soviet-era famine and the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine on Saturday. “We mark the solemn anniversary of the Holodomor as the brave…

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The Hill, Technology | November 20, 2023

Amazon hoping to train millions through free AI courses

Amazon hopes to provide two million people with free artificial intelligence (AI) training by 2025 as part of its new “AI Ready” initiative, the e-commerce giant announced on Monday. “Artificial…

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