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Dr. Miguel CardonaFunding to the tune of $179 million in new grants is now available to help improve literacy and academic achievement nationwide, according to officials from the U.S. Department of Education. The new Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant is $149 million to be awarded to 23 states to advance effective, evidence-based literacy practices. Competitive…
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the most prominent global English language tests and the only test accepted by all four immigration authorities in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK. In 2023, IELTS delivered a record-breaking four million tests in more than 100 countries across the world, according to its…
For a higher education policy wonk, this summer was a momentous occasion. As well as marking the start of a new political chapter following July’s UK general election, this August also saw me make my first ever trip down under to Australia. Although I visited for purely personal reasons – to have a holiday, discover…
Australia needs to review policy changes in the international education sector to maintain the country’s appeal among Indian students, urged stakeholders at AAERI’s Annual Convention 2024 in Delhi. The event, which gathered together AAERI members, Australian universities, government officials and consultants, encouraged discussions around India and Australia’s partnership in higher education, student mobility and research. …
The IRCC announced in August 2024 the early termination of a public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country, effective immediately. The policy had been introduced in August 2020 to help visitors who were unable to leave the country due to pandemic-related travel restrictions apply for a work permit…
Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Miyaka Mackie went straight to college after she graduated from high school. She started at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina, but quit after a little more than a year. That was 28 years ago. Since then,…
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Boston University recently reported diverting an estimated 113 tons of material from disposal during its May move-out event. This included programs focused on recycling textiles, mattress toppers and other materials, as well as donating certain…
IDP’s revenue jumped to a “record” $1,307 million in the 12 months to June 30 2024 – representing a 6% growth year on year largely driven by a 27% jump in student revenue growth, the company revealed in financial statements published on August 29. It said its strong student placement revenue was caused by “strong…
Let’s embark on an imaginative journey to the year 2100, where the boundaries of humanity extend to Mars. This ambitious undertaking demands technical expertise and embodies the true essence of interdisciplinary collaboration. Our mission: establish a self-sustaining colony on the Red Planet. This requires the seamless integration of knowledge and skills across various disciplines to…
Personal connections lead to success. As educators, it is our responsibility to make space in our classrooms for all students to feel welcomed and encouraged to be a part of our community. Danielle De La Mare, a former educator, and the creator of the “Self-Compassionate Professor Podcast,” said in a recent interview that “we all…