Comic books and graphic novels, popular in many language arts and social studies classes, are just now tiptoeing into the world of K-12 math.

Educators are changing instructional priorities, altering lessons, and working on ways to help teachers grow professionally, all in an effort to raise math achievement.

Under a fifth of South Africans over the age of 60 are receiving private pensions, a new report has shown.

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority warns the public not to conduct financial services business with Masibekele Funeral Parlour and MISI Burial Society.

A Fin24 reader nearing retirement wants to know if he can access his retirement annuity now while still employed or only after officially retiring.

Are you in your twenties and wonder how you can use the current market crash caused by fears related to the coronavirus pandemic as a way to get into the investment market?

A health expert discusses what late joiner penalties are and how to avoid them.

Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni has announced a number of "exceptional tax measures as part of the fiscal package outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

Experts say if you can afford to continue repaying your debts, resist the temptation to take a payment holiday, even if you qualify for the relief.

Due to the spreading coronavirus pandemic and compounded by the lockdown, more South Africans have chosen to or have been forced to work from home.

There has been a distinct trend of consolidation among private medical schemes in South Africa, according to an actuarial specialist at Alexander Forbes.

A Fin24 reader under debt consolidation is left with less than R3 000 per month, finding it impossible to make ends meet. A finance expert responds.

A Fin24 reader currently under debt wants to know how lockdown will affect his monthly debt repayment order.

A South African working abroad, able to save R36 000 per month, hopeful that he will continue these earnings, seeks the best investment strategy. Investment expert Elian Wiener responds.

A Fin24 reader who bought a property in December 2019 sent his registration papers off just before the lockdown was announced, which was unfortunately too late. A property law expert responds.

If you contracted the coronavirus at work, you may be able to claim for temporary or permanent disability, depending on how you were affected - but you will have to prove that you did, in fact, become ill at work.

A Fin24 reader heading into retirement seeks the opinion of an expert on investing during the uncertainty of Covid-19.

Due to markets and festivals closing until the end of June, a Fin24 reader will have no source of income and wants to know if there will be a payment holiday period. A debt expert responds.

A Fin24 reader whose son is a student at Stellenbosch University and stays at a private residence near the campus wants to know what his options are in requesting a rental payment holiday.

Investment consultant, Andre Tuck, tackles the question of investment strategy.

I regularly receive invitations to participate in essay contests devoted to rethinking American education. These competitions, I fear, are the worst way to spur real change.

As a profession, we need to work to innovate, see education as it needs to be now, and stop comparing it to what it was when we were doing it. The stakes are too high.

Rick talks with Larry Rosenstock, education icon, the founder and CEO of High Tech High, and recent recipient of the WISE Prize for Education, about what he's learned after a half century in education.

If I've learned anything after hanging out at a think tank for close to two decades, it's that dreaming up education innovations is easy. Number 12 in our countdown is my take on the goofy contests that talkers seem to be so fond of.

If you're shopping for a gamer, especially if you can pin down their preferred platform, these cheap but fun accessories are guaranteed winners.

Valve's tweet describes the upcoming title Half-Life: Alyx as the company's 'flagship VR game.' So you'll probably need a virtual headset to play it. The company will reveal more details on Thursday.

On Thursday, Valve showed off footage for Half-Life: Alyx, which will be set before the events of Half-Life 2. Instead of using a mouse and keyboard, you'll need a VR headset to play it.

The game's developer Ndemic Creations is adding the new 'Fake News' game scenario to raise awareness about the dangers of falsehoods and internet conspiracy theories ahead of the UK election. The new mode is now available in the iOS version.

The Atari 2600's library is incredibly diverse; let's explore hidden gems from the golden age of console gaming.

The Witcher 3 is more popular on Steam today than at its launch in May 2015, thanks in large part to the Netflix series based on the popular book series.

The new Arcade1Up NBA Jam cabinet is the first to feature Wi-Fi internet connectivity, enabling multiplayer with other cabinet owners.

Movies are barely earning money compared to the games people don't even have to pay for up front—because in-app purchases are making bank.

Microsoft notes it can pay bug bounty participants more than $20,000, depending on the vulnerability's severity and the report's quality. Just make sure you don't use the flaw on unsuspecting users.

February pulls no punches, offering entertainment-starved gamers eight excellent titles to snatch up over the next few weeks.

Nvidia's GeForce Now streaming service lets you play many games from your Steam library on nearly any device.

In honor of a recently retired professor, a generous alumnus donation has enabled the creation of the Martin W. Trethewey Early Career Professorship.

A master’s degree thesis defense is difficult enough under normal circumstances, but due to COVID-19, integrated masters/bachelors student Sabrina Carrozzi defended her thesis on Zoom.

Fifteen graduating seniors from the College of Engineering have been selected to serve as student marshals for Penn State’s spring commencement ceremony, to be held virtually on May 9.

The unexpected transition to online classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many changes for undergraduate students and their instructors. To understand the magnitude of these impacts and potentially improve digital learning, researchers in the Penn State School of Engineering Design and Professional Programs have received a $196,136 grant from the National Science Foundation.

Barcelona made the UEFA Women's Champions League final and could reach the men's decider too, setting up an unprecedented feat.

Hosting the women's final in a separate venue from the men's from now on is recognition of the giant strides the UEFA Women's Champions League has made in the past decade.

Fans across the world can enjoy Saturday's final between Lyon and Barcelona thanks to UEFA's broadcast partners and live streaming.

Lyon will play their eighth final in a decade while Barcelona are there for the first time when they meet in Budapest on Saturday.

UEFA's technical observers have selected their all-star squad from the 2018/19 UEFA Women's Champions League.

Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg will stage the 2021 UEFA Women's Champions League final

A record 62 clubs from 50 countries have entered the 2019/20 edition: see who is aiming for Vienna.

25 June 2007This briefing provides information on the legislative framework for promoting tourism in Scotland, describes the main organisations supporting tourism, provides statistical information and summarises Executive policies.

28 October 2009Restructuring announcements by large companies within the Scotch Whisky industry over the summer of 2009 have brought the industry under the public and political spotlight.

2 June 2011This briefing provides information on the legislative framework for promoting tourism in Scotland, describes the main organisations supporting tourism, provides key statistics, and summarises Scottish Government policies.

6 December 2011This briefing highlights some of the important issues in the December 2011 fisheries negotiations at which decisions on fishing quotas and limits on fishing time will be made for 2012.