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Acer Aspire TC-885-UA92

The Acer Aspire TC-885-UA92 is our top pick among budget desktops for its excellent value, delivering speedy performance and a solid feature set at a very reasonable price.




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Dell Precision 7920 Tower (2020)

Dell's Precision 7920 Tower workstation is a dual-CPU monster for tasks that can leverage its server-grade hardware and require maximum reliability. Just be prepared for sticker shock if you go all-in like on our test model.




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Student teachers are making the most of their new online 'classrooms'

Penn State's College of Education and the State College Area School District have joined forces for 22 years to conduct the Professional Development School.




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Interns, teacher educators navigate COVID-19 with shared inquiry

The pandemic has disrupted internships and student teaching in Pennsylvania’s teacher education programs. Teacher educators in K-4 Professional Development School partnership between Penn State and the State College Area School District have taken an inquiry stance to empower interns to navigate learning to teach during these times.




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Mindfulness practices may reduce stress in the classroom

An education professor at Penn State is investigating how educators can adopt mindfulness practices to keep stress and anxiety at bay.




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Rob Longwell-Grice: Breaking down barriers for first-generation college students

The Alumni Spotlight is a monthly feature in Bridges, highlighting College of Education alumni who are making a difference in the lives of the people around them. This edition features Rob Longwell-Grice, who draws upon personal experience to help students who are also the first in their families to pursue a college degree.




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Strength to overcome

During special Easter outreaches to women in red light areas, outreach workers go in the knowledge that Jesus is with them and His resurrection power gives hope, strength and life.




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Unexpected love and respect

Rosario, Argentina :: Church members from a vulnerable community learn about human trafficking and experience care and respect.




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An architect explores using his passion in missions

For years, Gustavo, an architect from Central America, felt drawn to working in the Arabian Peninsula. Then, on a short-term trip, he saw what it could be like to use his profession overseas.




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Not your stereotypical missionary

From age 17, Ana Maria prayed to serve God in Switzerland. While she waited, she became a dance instructor with no idea dance would become her ministry.




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The God of India, Singapore and the Middle East

Doron's experience on Logos Hope shows him God's faithfulness and uncovers leadership abilities he is using today in a new role.




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God stirs the hearts of French youth

French pastor believes that today a new generation in France is rising up with passion to serve God.




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Giving the gospel to theatregoers

A performing arts outreach team shares Christ with crowds gathered to watch their street performances every evening during the Avignon Festival.




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Farsi-speaking man receives Bible

God prompts a worker to take along a Farsi Bible during his day manning the literature stand so that a Farsi-speaking man can find the Truth.




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The God of all resources

Participants experience a special outreach, Retro-Extreme, in France where they rely on God alone for daily food, housing and ministry opportunities.




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TeenStreet 2012 and Raise and Give

French teens attend TeenStreet 2012 and help raise money for youth ministry in Bosnia-Herzegovina.




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LinkUp: Relevent topics for youth

During OM France’s last LinkUp, an interdenominational event for all teens and young adults in the Nantes region, OMers focused on the theme of sexuality.




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Town authorities acknowledge spiritual realities

French OMer Andre experiences that prayer can change the hearts of authorities regarding victims of human trafficking.




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A TeenStreet fundraising adventure

A church youth group sees God provide finances for the teens to attend TeenStreet Europe 2013 in Germany.




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What we are up against

During an outreach, a North African man approached the kids club and began to talk with two OM team members.




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Real freedom

A French man met in the street prefered to live without God, thinking He would take away his freedom.




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New Year, new venture

This New Year, OM France will be part of a Christian youth festival, “Mad in France,” delivering a 4D experience of world mission.




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The least-reached in Europe

“I was not happy when the Lord told me to go to France,” recalls one American OM worker, who soon discovered Europe’s great spiritual needs.




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Staying relevant in missions

OM France marks OM’s 60th anniversary, inviting International Director, Lawrence Tong, to grace this special occasion.




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From dream to reality

“It was a long, green boat, sailing gently along the river,” recalled Ana Barros (Portugal), as she described her dream to her mum. This happened before she had even seen a picture of OM's Riverboat.




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A really worthwhile ministry!

OMer Martin sees Muslims coming to Christ as he ministers to Turkish speakers in France.




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Belkin Soundform Elite Smart Speaker Includes Wireless Charging

Belkin partnered with audio experts Devialet to create a high-quality audio experience while also offering access to Google Assistant and wireless charging for your phone.




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Early Amazon President's Day Sale: Echo Dot, Echo Buds, Kindle

Right now the popular Echo Dot is $20 off and Echo Buds are $40 off. Plus, you can save up to $35 on the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite, and up to $40 on the Echo Show 5 or 8.




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Roku TV Wireless Speakers

The Roku TV Wireless Speakers are an affordable way to add powerful stereo audio to your home theater setup, as long as it includes a Roku TV (or Roku Smart Soundbar for surround sound).




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Anker Nebula Soundbar Fire TV Edition

The price is right and the feature set is enticing, but the Anker Nebula Soundbar Fire TV Edition provides only modest sonic returns.




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The Best Wireless and Bluetooth Speakers for 2020

Whether you're looking for a rugged, take-anywhere speaker for the beach or a multi-room sound system, here are some of the best Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speakers you can buy (along with advice on picking the right one).




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Americans Say Civics Is a Must and Religion a Maybe in Schools

Americans overwhelmingly believe civics should be taught in school, and almost 70 percent of them think it should be a requirement to graduate, a new survey finds.




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Highly Rated Curricula Are Out There. Are Schools Using Them?

Math teachers are more likely to be using highly-rated curricula than English-language arts teachers, according to a new analysis from the RAND Corporation.




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Schools Should Follow the 'Science of Reading,' Say National Education Groups

In the wake of falling reading scores on the test known as the Nation's Report Card, 12 major education groups are calling on schools to adopt evidence-based reading instruction.




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Math Curriculum Company Drops Defamation Suit Against N.C. Parent

Mathematics Vision Project has dismissed the lawsuit after the surprising move the company made this summer to take legal action against one of its most vocal parent critics.




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California's Ethnic Studies Curriculum, Criticized for 'Anti-Jewish Bias,' to Be Revised

California's proposed curriculum guide in ethnic studies is being sent back for substantial revision after a pileup of criticism that it's anti-Semitic.




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New Public Data Tool Lets You See What Curricula Schools in Nebraska Are Using

Nebraska's education department released an interactive instructional materials map last week, showing what curricula districts have adopted for English-language arts, math, and K-8 science.




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Without Rules, Credit Recovery Is Just an 'Easy Ticket to Graduation,' Report Says

Too many districts that use a lot of credit recovery to enable students to finish high school don't have sufficient policy safeguards to ensure that those catch-up courses are high quality, according to a new report.




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Reading Instruction 'Keeps Parents Up at Night': Advocates in Wis., Calif. Push for Changes

As schools apply more scrutiny to the methods and materials they use to teach early reading, educators and parents in some states have started to form new advocacy efforts—trying to pressure states and districts to adopt new approaches to teacher training and evaluating materials.




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National Education Policy Center, Deans' Group Take Aim at the 'Reading Wars'

The National Education Policy Center and Education Deans for Justice and Equity released a joint statement on Thursday, claiming that "there is no settled science of reading."




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UEFA.com wonderkid: Ferrán Torres, the new Marco Asensio

"He's the complete package technically," Spain Under-17 coach Santi Denia said of Ferrán Torres, who is starting to make first-team headway at Valencia aged 17.




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Free: Read the U17 EURO programme

Get the inside line on the tournament and the 16 teams involved with the free digital programme.




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Gareth Southgate on #U17EURO, England youth

England senior coach Gareth Southgate speaks to UEFA.com about #U17EURO and how he works with the host nation's successful youth teams.




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Where to watch Under-17 EURO

Thirteen matches will be televised throughout the world from the finals in England: see where you can watch on TV or streaming where you are.




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Referee Meler hopes U17 final just the start

"I know it is the beginning of a long path," said Halil Umut Meler ahead of refereeing the U17 EURO final in England.




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Under-17 EURO finals: all the results

The Netherlands won the title after a thrilling tournament in England: see all the results.




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U17 EURO qualifying round report

The 32 teams that will take part in March's elite round have been decided.




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Under-17 elite round report

The full line-up for May's finals has been decided with holders the Netherlands leading the qualifiers.




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Where to watch Under-17 EURO

Twenty-one matches will be televised throughout the world from the finals in Ireland: see where you can watch on TV or online below.




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France's Aouchiche equals UEFA finals scoring record

France's Adil Aouchiche equalled a record shared by Michel Platini with his nine U17 EURO finals goals.