Study travel set to boost Welsh economy £13m by 2027

The impressive figure was shared by the International Association of Language Centres, as sector representatives flocked to Cardiff for the association’s prestigious workshop. The flagship event in the international study travel industry took place from April 11-14, welcoming around 135 study travel agents from 33 countries and 130 representatives from IALC-accredited schools in 24 countries….

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Fixing FASFA: Black Students and HBCUs Will Lose the Most

The introduction and rollout of the new Better FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form has led to a multitude of challenges, setbacks, and concerns among students, caregivers, and educators. What began as a well-intentioned effort to simplify what has historically been a cumbersome process to apply for federal student aid has been made…

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The morning read for Wednesday, April 24

WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 24, 2024 at 10:02 am At 10 a.m. EDT, the justices will hear oral argument in Moyle v. U.S. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read:   Recommended Citation: Ellena…

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Owning A Home Isn’t The American Dream, It’s A Maintenance Nightmare, And It’s Not Even A Good Store Of Value

Owning a home has been marketed to us as part of the American dream for centuries. George Washington’s hobby, while otherwise engaged in trying to win the Revolutionary War, was writing detailed letters to craftsmen meticulously explaining what he wanted in terms of renovations to Mount Vernon. Washington was frequently disappointed in the updates to…

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Password adds flexibility as testing competition ramps up

The One Part Retake option for Password’s Skills Plus at-home test will allow candidates to retake one specific part of the assessment if they have missed their desired score in reading, writing, listening or speaking. “We are delighted to be providing this additional flexibility for both our institutional partners and test takers worldwide,” said Simi Kohli, head of Global Recognition…

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Maximizing Affordability and Course Material Access at SIUE 

Published: 4/24/2024 Reading Time: < 1 minute Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville (SIUE) is dedicated to making education affordable and accessible for their nearly 12,000 students. Despite having an Open Education Resource (OER) initiative in place, they found it didn’t quite meet all their course material needs.  Dr. Elza Ibroscheva, Associate Provost and Miriam Roccia, Interim…

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