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November 2022
How to start using the Duolingo math app
Most people stop practicing math problems once they finish school and don't have to. This does not mean that we stop using mathematics in our daily life. On the contrary, mathematics comes up quite often on a day-to-day basis.
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MLL students share a Thanksgiving meal at Bain Middle School
Last June, 14-year-old Steven Carrera moved from Guatemala to the United States when his aunt offered him the opportunity to come live with her and study in America. The teenager had to decide quickly if he would go and…
Library Corner, November 23 edition
For more information about any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library can also be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA.…
NEWTON GENZ: Jenny Rodriguez breaks down cultural barriers through language and law
As a Latina student at Newton College and Career Academy, Jenny Rodriguez sometimes found herself struggling with the discomfort that comes with the distinction of often being the only student of her ethnicity in a particular class. But…
What debts will bankruptcy not save you from?
By liquidating (Chapter 7) or restructuring (Chapter 13) debt, bankruptcy gives overburdened customers a chance to make a fresh start. The bankruptcy court is called "acquittal" of debts in both situations.
This means that debtors lose…
Postponement of language proficiency test affects Vietnamese workers traveling to Japan
Pham Duc Vuong, deputy director of Hanoi-based Hoang Long Investment Construction and Manpower Supply JSC (Hoang Long CMS), said his company now had to suspend efforts to help 15 people who had applied for a program to work as trainee…
The Chatham Education Foundation awards 19 creative teaching scholarships
● Integrating Literacy Into Social Studies, by Susana Negroni for second grade bilingual classes at North Chatham Elementary.
● Decodables to Animate Literacy, by Jessy Durizch and Kathleen Hughes for Chatham Grove The funds will be used…
Credit card balances, burden, delinquencies and collections in the third quarter: consumers are…
Credit cards are primarily a payment method, paid monthly. The importance of borrowings has diminished over the years.
By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET.
Credit card balances include balances that accrue interest and balances that…
Tokyo High School English Test Essay Raises Eyebrows
A private-sector English-speaking test will be introduced to the Tokyo Metropolitan High School Entrance Examination for the first time in Japan this month, but the initiative to develop "speaking skills" is running…
Canada and Saskatchewan invest $40 million in infrastructure to build stronger communities | News…
Released November 14, 2022
Today, Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Don McMorris, Minister of Government Relations for Saskatchewan,…
Art, Drama, Languages and Geography to Become ‘Private School Reserve’ as Public…
Subjects such as German, French, art, drama and design technology could soon be closed to many public school students as school leaders say they are being forced to cut classes costly and less popular to address crippling deficits.The vast…
Is a payday advance from a bank better than a personal loan?
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We've all come across an unexpected expense from time to time.
Key points
60% of Americans couldn't cover a $400 emergency expense without going into debt.If you need cash fast and your bank offers payday…
Local veteran pursues a life of art, film and music after military service
Whether it's his fluency in multiple languages, from Arabic to Mandarin Chinese, his remarkable ability to sing, or the fact that he has visited and lived all over the world, Port resident and veteran…
VetsinTech Announces Winners of Annual Tech Startup Pitch Competition
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NAF partners with Next Gen Personal Finance to increase access to personal finance education
NEW YORK, November 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NAF is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) that will increase access to personal finance education for tens of thousands of students in underinvested…
Local events celebrate poetry during Native American Heritage Month
Bill Castanier
In case you missed celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day last month, the entire month of November is Native American Heritage Month, established by President George HW Bush in…
Indiana election results: Voters reject 3 school referendums for property tax increases
This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana and WFYI as part of a collaboration…
Brecksville-Broadview Heights schools seek to implement strategic plan in 2022-23 school year
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio – Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School will work to improve math and English language learning specifically for students with disabilities this school year.Meanwhile, Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School plans…
journey of honor explores possible career paths |
Students from the Spanish National Honor Society of St. Croix Central High School traveled to Orlando,…
IUST conducts community and industry outreach programs
Awantipora, November 6: As part of its flagship community and industry outreach initiatives, the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has organized two extensive programs to continue its efforts to bridge the gap between…
SDL sees district moving closer to 2025 diversity goal | Community News
When: Lancaster School District Council Meeting, Nov. 1.What happened: The percentage of McCaskey students…
English and math test results in the wake of COVID
BROCKTON — A recent national report says students in Massachusetts are struggling in reading and math after years of declining standardized scores — but Brockton Public School officials noted their district may be an outlier in the state,…
The immigration campaign: on the roads and during the elections
This article is part of the HPR Massachusetts Election Guide and represents the author's independent view.
"I did it for a better life" - the common words spoken by immigrants on their journey to America. While people may choose to…
OMNIS Wins Halloween Business Idea Pitch Contest
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The fourth annual Halloween pitch competition, hosted by the New Venture Accelerator and the Harbert College of Business, saw 19 teams compete for $5,000 in seed funding, in front of a panel of professional…
The communication skills of Kenyan athletes are strategic for our national interest
The 2015 Boston Marathon is coming to an end, Caroline Cherotich, Mare Dibaba and Buzunesh Deba are running towards the finish line and each of them can win, then after the last corner Mare is moving slowly, Deba is falling behind…
July 2022 | 2022 | International justice in the news | Programs in International Justice and…
"Decolonizing Accent in English Teaching"
This month's Spotlight comes from a member of Language, Culture and Hub Mingy Li.…
Small American town teaches immigrant children English
A community in the southern state of Alabama is experimenting with a better way to teach students learning English as a second language. To achieve its goal, the school district hire more local Spanish-speaking workers.
More than half…
Williamstown Officials Consider Changes to Town Meeting / iBerkshires.com
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Residents tasked with looking for ways to make town meetings more inclusive and productive this month gave an indication of the kinds of changes on their radar.
Board member Randy…