The Atlantic

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The city’s schools have been failing for decades. The state believes it can fix them by stepping in.

Business Today

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There has been a steady rise of women up the corporate ladder. We at Business Today know that very well, since we were the first publication to highlight the achievements of women in Indian business starting 2003. Last year, we widened the scope to i

(inside) interior design review

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I think I would say that the Hamilton Conte collection is driven by narrative… a piece tends to be inspired by some sort of story, be it a personal or family memory, an idea gleaned while travelling or from daily life. We believe your interior should

American Craft

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AS THE WORLD CONTINUES to grow smaller, thanks to technology, we find ourselves at once better connected and a little overwhelmed. It’s easier to learn more about countries and cultures outside of our own – to share information and converse in real t

British Columbia History

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A Facebook page created by students about the history of their public school is a ‘cabinet’ of post-modern times, chock-full of text, visuals and comments. This teaching project began last year when I asked my Vancouver students to put away textbooks

Heritage Railway

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THE Talyllyn Railway (TR) is being guided by fresh legal advice so it can continue training volunteers aged between 14 and 16 to eventually help run the line. Officials at the world’s first volunteer-run heritage railway were dismayed when the Herita

Country Life

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ATHENA feels a special sympathy for students who are passing a milestone in their formal education this summer. Every set of public exams—whether GCSEs, A levels or Finals—constitutes a right of passage, so their cancellation or transposition home th

Chicago Tribune

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Long before actor Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in prison for paying $15,000 to rig her daughter's SAT scores, long before she and actor Lori Loughlin and a couple dozen other wealthy, connected parents were charged in a sweeping college

History of War

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Author: Derek Leebaert Publisher: Oneworld Price: £30.00 In this mammoth book, Derek Leebaert takes issue with one of the keystones of 20th-century history – the idea that Britain effectively handed over the reins as the world’s dominant superpower

Chicago Tribune

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Long before actor Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in prison for paying $15,000 to rig her daughter's SAT scores, long before she and actor Lori Loughlin and a couple dozen other wealthy, connected parents were charged in a sweeping college

Chicago Tribune

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Long before actor Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in prison for paying $15,000 to rig her daughter's SAT scores, long before she and actor Lori Loughlin and a couple dozen other wealthy, connected parents were charged in a sweeping college

The Writer

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My general rule is: It’s OK to break the rules once you understand why the rules exist. Don’t just break them to break them. I’ve had editing clients who think their characters would speak in a certain voice that demands grammar goof-ups, but often t

The Christian Science Monitor

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Rhode Island reform for Providence Public Schools starts with a Latina commissioner who promises community engagement.

The Atlantic

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Trying to get professors fired because you don’t like their views isn’t activism—it’s preening would-be totalitarianism.

Los Angeles Times

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I've taught my share of university students who never wanted for anything materially in this world. Most were inspiring - a delight to teach. But there was an obstinate minority of grade-grubbing scoundrels, ready to cut corners to get ahead. Once, I

Chicago Tribune

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Long before actor Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in prison for paying $15,000 to rig her daughter's SAT scores, long before she and actor Lori Loughlin and a couple dozen other wealthy, connected parents were charged in a sweeping college

NPR

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Teachers, parents and librarians share how they have been using the comic to educate children about the new coronavirus.

Chicago Tribune

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Long before actor Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in prison for paying $15,000 to rig her daughter's SAT scores, long before she and actor Lori Loughlin and a couple dozen other wealthy, connected parents were charged in a sweeping college

Literary Hub

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In this episode of Just the Right Book with Roxanne Coady, Jenny Odell joins Roxanne Coady to discuss her book How To Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy. From the episode: Roxanne Coady: You want us to question what we consider is productive

Cobblestone American History and Current Events for Kids and Children

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Meg Chorlian, Editor John Hansen, Art Director Pat Murray, Designer Emily Cambias, Assistant Editor Stacey Lane Smith, Assistant Editor Naomi Pasachoff, Editorial Consultant, Research Associate, Williams College James M. O’Connor, Directo

NPR

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Superintendent Chris Fiedler expects the district will save about $1 million in transportation costs, teaching salaries and district-wide utilities.

Business Today

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Q. The biggest challenge you faced in your career A. I was an ambitious young lawyer from India and wanted to make it big in the city (London). But in the early '80s, there was open prejudice against Indians from some in the profession. Then an Engli

Australian Flying

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Steve, Your article about Glen [Buckley – Australian Flying September-October 2019] is excellent. My Cobden Aero Club has written to our local MP Dan Tehan asking for a deputation in order to address the many ills of GA. Our Club has little hope of b

Metro NZ

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Inspired is a collection of 51 premium schools educating more than 38,000 students on five continents. Its private schools include the majestic Reddam House Berkshire, UK; St George’s International School, Switzerland; and the International School of

MASK The Magazine

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MASK (Mothers Awareness on School-age Kids) is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization created in 2007 by a group of dedicated mothers who recognized the need to consistently educate families on rapidly changing issues. The MASK mission is to engage and

India Today

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Shaheena Attarwala, 32 UX Design Leader, Zoomcar, BENGALURU As a seven-year-old in the slums of Mumbai, Attarwala had to carry a bucket of water with her to the public toilet every morning. The thin handle hurt her fingers and a lot of water would sp

Tatler Hong Kong

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I have been buying school supplies and stationery from Po Man Stationery since I was a kid. It’s not a fancy place but it has everything I need. From basic folders to artist-quality markers, it’s a precious neighbourhood store that provides a one-sto

India Today

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I was 21 when I started my one-year masters in international broadcasting in London. I had a faint idea that when the university goes on a break, I might have to take up a job. It was the right time for me to start earning. and there were no jobs on-

Essentials South Africa

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Sarah Lloyd, 41, runs her own public relations company and lives with her husband Karl and their two daughters, Lucy and Amy. I’m definitely in favour of schools regularly having half days on Fridays, because I think that this time off would have su

Chicago Tribune

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Kelley Kitley grew up in Chicago yearning for a life on the stage, and spent years honing her talent through voice lessons, private coaching and loads of school and community productions. So when the time came for her to apply to college, one school