One of the most strategic investments that can be made when it comes to having a well-prepared workforce for the economy of the future is in mathematics education. The intersection of strong math skills and success in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) career fields presents an opportunity not only for individuals but also for…
In today’s data-driven world, effective data management is essential for nonprofits seeking to maximize their impact. However, many organizations face significant challenges when it comes to handling the vast amounts of data they collect—from donor information and volunteer records to corporate partnerships and financial reporting. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most common…
On August 27, the Australian government announced that, subject to the passage of legislation before the parliament, a National Planning Level for new international student commencements will be set at 270,000 for calendar year 2025. In a joint media release, ministers said that independent providers will be allocated 30,000 new student commencements, while public universities…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 27, 2024 at 9:42 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Tuesday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Tuesday, August 27, SCOTUSblog (Aug. 27, 2024, 9:42 AM),…
How do law students access candid information about judges as managers and clerkship work environments? Historically, they didn’t. Thousands of eager future lawyers head (or head back) to law school this month. Once on campus, they will bombarded by career services and faculty with messaging about judicial clerkships. It’s the best career decision you can…
Yesterday, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) near-noticed a hearing for its marijuana rescheduling proposal. The hearing would begin on December 2, 2024 at 9 a.m. ET, and may span multiple days or even weeks. The announcement came via an unpublished “notice of hearing on proposed rulemaking” (NOH). The final NOH is set for publication this…
Published: 8/27/2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes The textbook “Policing in the U.S. Past, Present, and Future” takes a fresh look at contemporary policing issues. The book examines police topics while adding perspective and context and expanding the typical sound-bite explanations of interactions between the police and the community. Written from a social justice perspective, this…
Session Law 2024-17 contains several changes to delinquency law and new penalties for soliciting a minor to commit an offense. I covered the changes related to juvenile jurisdiction and the transfer process in last month’s blog. This blog explains the remaining changes. They include modifications to the timelines for secure custody hearings and for a…
Introduce yourself in three words or phrases: Positivity, innovation, drive for excellence What do you like most about your job? The opportunity to meet exceptional and inspiring teachers and students from diverse countries and age groups on a daily basis. Best work trip/worst work trip? My best work trip was a long weekend conference in…
* Associates growing increasingly suspicious as Biglaw firms balk at joining the Milbank summer bonus train. [American Lawyer] * America’s terminally online nature makes it harder and harder to control what a jury learns. [Legal Intelligencer] * Prosecutors pursuing cases based upon racial animus remains a problem in America. Unfortunately this is a story about…