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Spokane Public Schools examine learning progress as district finds kids’ math skills stagnate
According to district documents, the average elementary school student in Spokane Public Schools is not progressing fast enough in math.
However, those same students are close to achieving goals in language arts, the…
Launch of an advanced Chinese test for non-native speakers
HSK, a Chinese language proficiency test, will officially hold its first test for high-level non-native speakers on November 26, 2022.
The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi, or HSK, a Chinese language…
20th anniversary of Cornish language recognition
20ves Pennbloodh aswonnvos an yeth Kernewek
(20th anniversary of the recognition of the Cornish language)
Children from Trewirgie Infants and Nursery School in Redruth will gather and sing at Kernewek…
Here are the best anime to help you learn Japanese
It's fair to assume that people who watch anime have at least a passing interest in Japan, and by extension, the Japanese language. However, learning a new language is a difficult undertaking. One of the biggest tips given to any new…
Missionary Journal: God Can Understand My Imperfect Prayers
Karina Brabham is a member of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) in France. She is currently in a language school near Paris. In the new year she will move to Poitiers where she will be involved in encouraging and equipping university…
What educators need to know about Biden’s ‘AI Bill of Rights’
Track student progress and flag children at risk of failing. More customization of lessons to meet individual student needs. Professional development adapted to each teacher. Automatic scoring of essays.These are just a few of the…
Projected drop in School District #8 falls short of expectations
From collapse to boom, education in the region has reversed its role.
In April, School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) was facing a funding shortfall, a direct result of an expected drop in enrollment, which meant fewer teachers would be…
£180million to improve child development in the early years
Every region of England will benefit from programs to improve the teaching of speech, language and numeracy to children, as well as professional development to develop strong leadership skills and improve understanding of child…
24 Manhattan district principals say there are no more screens in colleges
In a Manhattan neighborhood with a history of contentious battles over school…
Duolingo: On the Road to Massive Profitability (NASDAQ: DUOL)
stockcam High Growth Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) is the most popular language learning platform. The online education market continues to grow, and Duolingo is growing with it. Duolingo was founded in 2011 and already has over 49 million…
Longview schools considering bilingual program
Headteachers are applying for a state-funded bilingual program at several schools in Longview in hopes that students can become bilingual before graduating from high school.About 7% of full-time students at Longview are…
Liz Truss should ‘put her money where her mouth is’ on China, says former Tory leader
He added, "I don't know who authorized this statement...It really comes as a shock."
Tim Loughton, Tory MP and former Education Minister, said a group of MPs had called for an "urgent meeting" with Kit Malthouse, the Education Secretary,…
Brainnest Introduces Data Analytics Industry Training to Equip New Graduates with Valuable Practical…
Brainnest Data Analytics Industry Training Program
BREMEN, BREMEN, GERMANY, October 6, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Data analysis is essential in virtually every industry. However, according to…
SD Times Open Source Project of the Week: BigCode
The goal of the BigCode initiative is to create large, state-of-the-art language learning models (LLMs) for creating code in an open and responsible way.
Code LLMs enable the completion and synthesis of code from other…
Why do languages have gendered words? (VIDEO)
Have you ever wondered why some languages have grammatical gender? Newsy's Lauren Magarino spoke with an expert to find out.Jennifer Dorman is the head of User Insights at Babel. It's an online language learning platform and a bit of a…
GNDU hosts session on rising popularity of foreign languages : The Tribune India
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Amritsar, September 25Keeping in mind the growing importance of foreign languages like German, GNDU organized a special…
Youngkin criticizes Va’s school accreditation system
RICHMOND — That sounds like good news: Despite the intense challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, 89% of K-12 public schools in Virginia are fully accredited, up from 92% in the 2019-20 school year.But Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), who won the…
Global Multicultural Youth Forum “Dreams of Youth, Together for Growth” China-Greece…
BEIJING, September 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- About September 20on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Greecethe China-Greece the event entitled "Youth Dreams, Together for…
Open English expands its board of directors with industry innovators
MIAMI, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open English, the leading English-learning platform in Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market, today announced the appointment of three new board members administration that will support the…
The Aperture System Assesses SEL Competency
Aperture Education's Aperture System is home to the DESSA, a nationally standardized, strength-based behavioral assessment scale that assesses students' social and emotional skills in eight key areas: self-awareness, optimistic…
NY Regents panel endorses private school substantial equivalency rules
A New York State Board of Regents committee voted unanimously on Monday on controversial "substantial equivalency" rules for non-public schools, an effort that turned into a years-long battle, even though the rules enforced a law on the…
Learning te reo helps us improve our collective language skills
Simon Draper is Executive Director of the Asia-New Zealand Te Whītau Tūhono Foundation. OPINION: Ko tēnei Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2022. This Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the Māori Language Petition, an event often seen as a…
UCF researcher provides resources for professionals to help young children with developmental…
Through her research and contracts with the Florida Department of Health, Division of Children's Medical Services, Jacqueline Towson informs best practices in training teachers, speech-language pathologists, and other clinical service…
Months after NAS, schools in Punjab again faring better than Delhi
Almost four months after schools in Punjab fared better than Delhi in the National Achievement Survey (NAS), a similar finding was seen in the Foundation Learning Study (FLS) 2022 report released on Tuesday.
The study, released by the Union…
Symposium discusses how to innovate in the development and use of assessment in early childhood
Dr. Dan Cloney of ACER led the Measurement, Applications and Scaling Symposium with guest speakers:
Dr Cloney said while assessment in the early years can be seen as controversial, there is significant and growing interest in learning…
Plugins that became mint companies
What do Grammarly, AdBlockers, Java and Adobe Flash Player have in common? These are all plugins. These tools are add-ons or extensions added as new functions on a host program or software - mainly web browsers - without…
HMH Rolls Out Offline Sync, Integrations, New Student Content, Teacher Journeys – THE Journal
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HMH Rolls Out Offline Sync, Integrations, New Student Content, and Teacher Journeys
By Kristal Kuykendall09/01/22
Learning…
Wesleyan continues Fulbright success
Whether exploring the inner workings of the European Union or helping Zambian students learn English while standing up for themselves, Wesleyan recipients of the Fulbright US Student Program will serve the Fulbright Mission of Citizen…
Schools brace for influx of new students from asylum-seeking families
Mary Pinette, a grade three teacher at CK Burns School in Saco, prepares for the school year on Wednesday. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Saco Superintendent Jeremy Ray isn't used to having so much up in the air in the days leading up to…
Portland Adventist Academy students improve their language skills
The first miracle of the early church was the ability of all members to communicate in other languages. Cross-cultural communication is still vital for followers of Jesus today if we are to bring the gospel to the whole world.
Portland…
Broaden education through language immersion programs
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — If going back to school wasn't hard enough, imagine learning everything in Spanish or Mandarin. Hello, buenos dias and zaoshang hao… 3 different languages students in West Michigan fully immerse themselves in…
Emory, Oxford will require an experiential learning GER for the class of 2027
Students entering Emory University in the fall of 2023 will be required to meet a General Education Requirement (GER) of experiential learning. The new GER, which will be compulsory for students at Oxford College and Emory College of Arts…
Alaska Native Linguists Create Inupiaq Digital Dictionary, Combining Technology, Accessibility and…
Linguist Edna Ahgeak MacLean worked with web developers to launch an online Iñupiaq dictionary and phrase building app. The project is based on McLean's Iñupiaq dictionary and aims to make language learning faster and easier. Photographed…
Digital learning desks help teachers thrive in hybrid environments
Higher education is moving towards blended learning
Many schools were already building their digital learning capabilities before the pandemic. Now online learning is here to stay, with 47% of staff predicting that…
Basic literacy
The National Education Policy 2020 is built on the fundamental pillars of equity, quality, accessibility, accountability and affordability. This policy is aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development aimed at transforming India…
How This First-Generation Somali American Turned His Talent For Languages Into A Must-Have…
As a first-generation Somali American and the eldest of eight children who grew up in a crowded home in Northern Virginia, 32-year-old Mohamed Hussein has honed his skills as a performer and entrepreneur since childhood. He and his…
Study Foreign Languages For Victory – Spotlight News – Home of The Spot 518
SSome students embrace foreign language lessons, while others may question their value. Those in the latter camp might be surprised to learn how much they benefit from studying a foreign language.
Foreign languages and long-term…
Teen of the week: Davisville’s Izzy West wants to pursue a career in criminology | News,…
Izzy West visits Virginia Beach for the first time. She learned to catch a crab while on vacation. (Photo provided)DAVISVILLE — Izzy West dreams of studying…
Photos of the Ka’Ren community in Ohio
Point of view by Laurent Sumulong and August 11, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. EDTYoung men and boys from Ka'Ren gather around a memorial on the first martyr's day after the end of the national pandemic. The holiday commemorates the death of Saw!-->…
Are you having trouble learning the language? The Best Expat Countries in Europe for English…
If you're an English speaker planning to move to Europe in 2022, you might want to find a country where you're likely to be understood from the start.Although learning the local language of your new home should be a priority, it does take…
Peace Corps volunteers take oath to serve in the Kyrgyz Republic
(August 5, 2022) - A new group of 10 Peace Corps volunteers were sworn in yesterday in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. Over the next two years, the volunteers will co-teach English with local teachers in secondary schools in Chuy, Naryn,…
Q&A with veteran teacher, author, and blogger Larry Ferlazzo
By day, Larry Ferlazzo is an English and social studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. In his spare time he has written 12 books and is the face behind the Classroom Q education week blog…
US and Synergeia Foundation Train Filipino Educators in Early Childhood Literacy
U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Dr. John Groch and Synergeia Foundation, Inc. Vice President Antonio Torralba congratulate nearly 100 Filipino school personnel at the from the training workshops “Integrated language learning…
Linguistic areas of the human brain have unique connections: Study | Health
The process by which our brain developed into a language-ready brain has been better understood by neuroscientists. The network of connections between language centers in our brains has expanded more than previously imagined, compared to…
A classroom in your pocket
If the popularity of language learning apps indicates future success of mobile learning on the go, Today's class maybe on something. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Today's Class builds on similar foundations to apps like Duolingo and Khan…
Duolingo has created a course in “High Valyrian”, the language of the dragon from Game…
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Having already thrilled Trekkie fans with their Klingon language lesson from Star Trek, language-learning app Duolingo has created a lesson in "High Valyrian," the magical dragon tongue from HBO's Game of Thrones.…
Is Latin a sacred language?
Liturgical book, mass order in Latin. Adobe Stock
It's the ninth in a series of articles explore the gift and promise of the liturgical reforms of Vatican II.
In previous articles we have dealt with…
Our mission is to make learning English as easy as possible: Sonam and Raminder Sandhu
As two Punjabis proud of their language and heritage, Sonam and Raminder Sandhu had a rude awakening growing up in an India that prioritizes the English language for professional and educational communication. For…
Chinese students ‘prefer UK to other study destinations’
Demand for study abroad from prospective students across China remains strong, and the future looks particularly bright for UK institutions, according to a new report.
Based on more than 3.7 million study abroad-related online engagement…
Preparing for success – Newsroom
July 19, 2022
Hispanic Student College Institute paves the way for Latinx students to achieve their dreams
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Seventy-nine high…
From e-books to learning a language, 15 things you can get for free
There's always something new to spend on technology. Here's a secret these companies don't want you to know: there's a lot you can get without spending a dime.Take photo storage. Are you using the free space you can get from Apple,…
Parent group wants OPSB to remove controversial concepts from school curriculum
MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Some parents in the Ouachita Parish school system are raising questions about a new curriculum the school board has adopted for elementary students. They believe the program is based on the concept of social-emotional…
2 monster growth stocks beating the bear market this year
As the second half of 2022 kicks off, investors are hoping for a smoother stock market run compared to the past six months. High inflation has wreaked havoc on the economy, and since higher interest rates are the cure,…
With the vision of creating a “universal translator”, the open-source Meta AI model…
Language is also described as a mode of communication used by human beings as members of a social group, as participants of a cultural group to express themselves. But people run into problems at some point when they want to…
MDU-Rohtak, introduces degree courses in sign language : The Tribune India
Rohtak: Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) has introduced two new degree programs under the newly established Center for Disability Studies (CDS) from the 2022-2023 session. The…
Professionals need ongoing training on inclusive language
(Image credit: Tim Mossholder/Unsplash)Clinicians have the privilege of laying healing hands on patients, but often their first interaction is speech, not touch. Because medicine intersects with people's personal experiences, a…
Live Lingoda lessons help you speak with confidence
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Verizon announces new partners – GuruFocus.com
NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today announced two new partners for its +play platform, both specifically focused on education:Learning Age®which will offer its award-winning programs ABCmouse Early Learning Academy® and…
Go for it: The need for virtual study abroad is now greater than ever
With COVID-19 and the economy impacting the ability to travel for students in real life over the past two-plus years, opportunities for global virtual engagement are increasing.
In March 2020, the COVID pandemic wreaked havoc on…
More than half of Memphis sophomores could be retained
More than half of all second graders attending Memphis-Shelby County schools completed the recent school year at risk of being held back and not promoted to third grade under a new policy to increase students' literacy skills. Of the…
Hana Pera Aoake on creating Matariki traditions with their young whānau
ProvidedWriter and artist Hana Pera Aoake, with Miriama Jean.Hana Pera Aoake (Ngaati Hinerangi me Ngaati Raukawa, Ngaati Mahuta, Tainui/Waikato, Ngaati Waewae, Kaati Mamoe, Waitaha) is an artist, writer and co-founder of Kei Te Pai Press.…
Caroline Greaney ’21 | Alumni Profiles | Undergraduate English Program | English Department
Caroline Greaney '21
Throughout my time at Brandeis, the English department has provided me with unparalleled opportunities to explore my diverse…
From heat to tongue, what Atlanta Falcons rookies took away from the offseason – Atlanta…
FLOWERING BRANCH, Georgia - Drake London left the Atlanta Falcons training ground last Tuesday, drenched in sweat. You would expect it after any football practice, but it was a bit different.London, the Falcons' first pick this year,…
A better solution to Law 96? Fund Anglophone institutions to encourage French language and culture
It's no secret that Bill 96, Quebec's new French language law, has created an abundance of unrest in the province - whether among English language rights groups, health professionals, education experts and many others.
Over the…
ARK Foundation Brings Innovation to Schools Pinellas • St Pete Catalyst
Kids and technology are the future, and through a newly formed partnership with Pinellas County Schools, the Innovation Foundation is investing in both.
The Innovation Foundation (IF) is the fledgling philanthropic arm of…
Learning the terms: Immigrants study medical language so they can pursue careers in healthcare
Student Furahini Kusimwa reviews answers during a test Wednesday during a CNA and medical terminology class at the…
Los Angeles Unified’s proposed budget focuses on student success
Credit: Mikhail Zinshteyn/EdSourceThe Los Angeles Unified School Board on Tuesday proposed conditional renewals for charter schools rated as underperforming. Credit: Mikhail Zinshteyn/EdSourceThe Los Angeles Unified School Board on Tuesday…
NEH grant helps fund new global public humanities program
Using language skills and cultural knowledge to tell stories that will make a difference are among the goals of a new program at the University of Oregon, which recently received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities.A…
Learn the basics of ASL for under $20
If you think the only reason to learn sign language is to communicate with the deaf community, think again. While this is undoubtedly a very valid motivator, the truth is that the use of sign language can be extended to many aspects of…
Vote on new East Ramapo school budget on June 21 cuts tax hike
In 2019-20, state aid provided 33% of East Ramapo's revenue, while Rockland's average was 17%.SPRING VALLEY — On June 21, the East Ramapo School Board will present a revised spending plan for voters to weigh after the initial budget vote,…
The British Council and Al-Azhar celebrate the graduation of 4,605 Azhari teachers – City…
Deputy Grand Imam Mohamed El-Dweiny, Deputy Director of the British Council in Egypt Ruth Cocks and Director of Al-Azhar Institutes Salama Dawood attended the graduation ceremony.
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AATAG - one of the programs offered under the…
Francisca Garces, international #1 bestselling author, launches her coaching program to help…
English Confidence Coach Francisca Garcés, MA to help ambitious non-native English speaking professionals achieve complete fluency through confidence building with her signature program The English Confidence Method
From the earliest…
Psychology graduate Kam Moss selected for Japan exchange and teaching program – UMSL Daily
Kam Moss, an alumnus of UMSL, obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology and was also selected to participate in the selective exchange and teaching program in Japan. During his one-year assignment, which can be…
Ukrainian language schools in Western Canada were shaped by the changing colonial policies of…
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the number of people studying Ukrainian in the world via the Duolingo language learning app increased: digits from March 20 showed an increase of 577%.
In Canada, there are also new interest in…
Quincy School Breakdown, FY2023 Police Budgets
QUINCY – Superintendent Kevin Mulvey said small class sizes and the social and emotional well-being of students were top priorities in drafting the school's budget for the next fiscal year, which will help tackle issues of personnel that…
NEP 2020 emphasizes learning all Indian languages: Dharmendra Pradhan | Latest India News
New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday that no Indian language is inferior to another, and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes learning all Indian languages equally.Pradhan attended the…
Park Ex residents overcome language barriers to help neighbors navigate the system
Sitting at a table at the back of the Parc-Extension library, Anastasia Georgiou helps a man fill out the paperwork needed to sell his car.It's a familiar situation at the Bureau d'Information Parc-Extension (BIPE), a new multilingual…
Expand access to language learning
Maria Clarke knew she wanted her children to learn more than one language. So when she saw a sign advertising the nonprofit ReDefiners World Languages program, she didn't hesitate to enroll her two children in its classes.His son…
Staying monolingual is a surefire way for America to fall behind
In a multilingual world, the United States remains a predominantly monolingual country. Although approximately 70 million Americans speak a language other than English at home, nearly 80% speak only English. In Europe, nearly…