from News24 Business | Less than a quarter of Sixty60 drivers are from SA as locals ditch the job By www.news24.com Published On :: Monday Nov 11 2024 17:08:10 Just under a quarter of the more than 7 000 independent drivers for Shoprite's newly acquired Pingo last-mile delivery platform are South African. Full Article
from "I have come from a faraway country" By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:29:43 +0000 Thirteen participants in a weeklong outreach recently interacted with refugees, supporting OM’s refugee work in Linz. Full Article
from From Africa to Austria By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 17 Mar 2017 15:44:03 +0000 Leon and Santjie Potgieter arrive in Austria to work with a church in Linz and help with church planting. Full Article
from In from the cold By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:49:32 +0000 Widowed, with two sons in wheelchairs, Doña Angela struggled to care for her 10 children, until the Lord brought OM Costa Rica into her life. Full Article
from From dancer to trash collector to evangelist By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 23:12:47 +0000 An OM Arts student shares how picking up trash led to sharing the gospel in Israel. Full Article
from Vibrancy comes from the Word of God By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2019 10:31:35 +0000 OM Ministry Leader, Lenna Lidstone, discusses how to use Discovery Bible Studies to see vibrant communities of Jesus Followers among the least reached. Full Article
from What Early-Childhood Accountability Can Learn From K-12's Mistakes By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Education needs to stop going around in circles, writes Stanford’s Thomas S. Dee. Full Article Earlychildhood
from How to Assess English-Learners' Needs From a Distance? Here's Some Help By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 With schools unable to conduct in-person evaluations, schools must find new ways to determine if students need English-language-learner support services. Full Article Englishlanguagelearners
from Coaches Immune From Student's Privacy Lawsuit, Appeals Court Rules By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Two high school softball coaches are immune from a student's privacy lawsuit because there was no clearly established law barring school officials from discussing a student's private matters with the student's parent. Full Article Lawandcourts
from Controversial Economics Class Dropped From Tucson High Schools By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000 School board members in Tucson, Ariz., acted after learning that a controversial economics textbook that hadn't been properly vetted. Full Article Entrepreneurship
from Beginnings of a church result from relief efforts By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:06:20 +0000 A woman whose home was damaged by the tsunami accepts Christ after witnessing the lives and attitudes of the volunteers working in her house. Full Article
from Starting from nothing By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:57:06 +0000 A pastor and OM couple start a new church in Tonami, Japan, a rural town of 50,000. Full Article
from Free from guilt By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 08:41:36 +0000 A Japanese girl once weighed down by the guilt of sin accepts Jesus’ complete forgiveness and is baptised. She now exudes “radiant joy”. Full Article
from Justices Weigh Trump Effort to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants From Census By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Education groups filed a brief expressing concern that excluding undocumented immigrants would affect census numbers used in several federal education funding programs. Full Article Immigrants
from How Teachers Can Buffer Student Stress From COVID-19: Ordinary Magic By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Are you worried your kids are doomed to be permanently damaged by chronic stress from the pandemic? Take heart from this counselor's advice. Full Article Growth+Mindset
from Building Growth Mindset in the Classroom: Assignments From Carol Dweck By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 New research describes how a teacher's classroom approach can shape whether their students believe their academic skills are fixed at birth or they can grow them through practice and experience. Full Article Growth+Mindset
from Highlights from the Global Careers Institute for grad students at Great Valley By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:10:49 -0400 Graduate students attended the Global Careers Institute on Sept. 27 and 28, co-hosted by Penn State Global and Penn State Great Valley. At this professional development event, prominent Penn State alumni shared about their work experience in various countries and networked with students to help them prepare for success in the global marketplace. Full Article
from Math Teachers Take a Page From English/Language Arts: Comic Books! By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article Mathematics
from Schools Seek Cover From Special Education Lawsuits, But Advocates See Another Motive By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Special education advocates argue the push for liability protection is a veiled attempt to seek waivers from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the nation's primary special education law. Full Article Idea
from News24 Business | Your money and your brain: How to make decisions from your prefrontal cortex By www.news24.com Published On :: Sunday Oct 13 2024 14:07:15 Roddy Carter, a US-based doctor who is now a personal coach, says using neuroscience to understand the brain can help you to gain personal mastery. Carter spoke at the recent Humans Under Management conference, writes Laura du Preez. Full Article
from Learning From the Nursing Profession in the New Teacher Strike Era By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000 As teacher strikes sweep the nation, Marc Tucker compares the trajectory of teaching to that of the nursing profession, one of high standards of entry and rigorous preparation. Full Article Teacherquality
from Virtual speaker explores insomnia from childhood to young adulthood on Oct. 18 By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:03:19 -0400 Poor sleep is linked to cardiometabolic disease, depression and anxiety, among other concerns. Sleep disturbances can begin in childhood, but insomnia symptoms in children aren’t always taken seriously — and how childhood symptoms develop into a persisting disorder remains elusive. Learn more from Julio Fernandez-Mendoza, professor at the College of Medicine, in the next Virtual Speaker Series from the Penn State Alumni Association from noon to 1 p.m. ET on Oct. 18. Full Article
from News24 Business | ANALYSIS-How Asia's markets could actually benefit from a Trump White House By www.news24.com Published On :: Saturday Nov 09 2024 17:11:14 SINGAPORE, Nov 8 - Asia and even China are shaping up as surprisingly resilient investment markets as Donald Trump returns to the White House, with fund managers optimistic the region can withstand tariffs better than Europe. Full Article
from News24 Business | Rand benefits from dollar weakness as US election, likely Fed rate cut loom By www.news24.com Published On :: Monday Nov 04 2024 11:14:12 The dollar slid on Monday as investors braced for a potential pivot this week for the global economy as the United States chooses a new leader, and as it likely cuts interest rates again with major implications for bond yields. Full Article
from From Oz to Albania By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:31:45 +0000 Aussie teens make a life-changing visit. Full Article
from Big Results from a Small Invite By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:55:49 +0000 Rebekka explains to her friend, Ana how she can be one with Jesus too. Ana and her father come to know the living God and experience His care... Full Article
from Harrisburg team gathers data from space through NASA's RockOn! program By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:19:54 -0400 A team from Penn State Harrisburg spent a week at a NASA facility over the summer, building a scientific experiment and sending it to space through the RockOn! program. Full Article
from Schools Seek Cover From Special Education Lawsuits, But Advocates See Another Motive By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Special education advocates argue the push for liability protection is a veiled attempt to seek waivers from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the nation's primary special education law. Full Article Specialeducation
from Five Commonwealth Campus leaders to retire from Penn State By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:48:00 -0400 Five Penn State Commonwealth Campus leaders will be retiring from the University in the coming weeks and months, Penn State Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses and Executive Chancellor Margo DelliCarpini has announced. Full Article
from World Campus accepting transfer credits from Community College of the Air Force By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:16:11 -0500 Penn State World Campus will accept credits from certain courses offered by the Community College of the Air Force that can be transferred toward a bachelor of science in organizational leadership. The degree is offered online through Penn State World Campus by the School of Labor and Employment Relations in the College of the Liberal Arts. Full Article
from From kindergarten to college: Trio continue education at Penn State Wilkes-Barre By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:48:16 -0400 They first met in kindergarten, and now they’re in college together. Caleb Balas, Nikolas Kistner and Alexis McGrady were educated at Hanover Area schools throughout elementary, middle and high school. Coming from a graduating class of 111 students, they frequently saw each other throughout school. Since they each made their college choice individually, they didn’t know they would continue to see each other at Penn State Wilkes-Barre — and all three said it’s nice seeing familiar faces. Full Article
from Pa. startup grows mushroom-based coffins with support from Penn State Law clinics By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 02:05:18 -0400 In August 2024, Pennsylvania resident Max Justice launched Setas Eternal Living. His flagship product, MyCoffin, is a biodegradable coffin made from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Justice has utilized resources provided by Penn State Law's Entrepreneur Assistance and Intellectual Property clinics and Happy Valley LaunchBox to grow his business. Full Article
from Lessons from volleyball By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:29:34 +0000 Though it didn’t seem like it would happen, 14 girls in Buenos Aires now participate in volleyball classes complete with lessons from the Bible. Full Article
from A break from the city By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 20:47:38 +0000 A group of 35 children from an underprivileged area in Buenos Aires enjoy a camp in the countryside, organised by OM team members. Full Article
from From practicing English to sharing God's love By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 12 May 2016 01:28:46 +0000 One young woman’s life is transformed by God’s grace after years of investment by OM workers in an English ministry in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Full Article
from DuBois IST students benefit from equipment partnership with Penn State IT By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:51:38 -0400 The Penn State DuBois Information Sciences and Technology program has significantly enhanced its technological resources through a new partnership with Penn State Information Technology leadership and IT Infrastructure. This collaboration will expand hands-on learning opportunities for students, while saving the campus tens of thousands of dollars in equipment costs. Full Article
from Far from the green, green grass of home By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 19 May 2014 13:26:02 +0000 What kind of person does God call to the Arabian Peninsula? Full Article
from News24 Business | Still reeling from the July riots damage, four Fortress properties have been flooded By www.news24.com Published On :: Thursday Apr 14 2022 16:41:51 Four of Fotress's properties were affected by floods. But the company said only minor flood damage and no significant structural damage has been identified so far. Full Article
from News24 Business | Buyers from Gauteng, Europe snapping up trophy homes in Cape Town By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Jan 04 2023 12:50:34 About 80% of trophy home sales in Cape Town were along the Atlantic Seaboard, especially in Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay, Fresnaye and at the Waterfront. Full Article
from From South Africa to Turkey to France By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:11:58 +0000 Martin and Petro De Lange start ministry to Turks in France. Full Article
from From dream to reality By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 09:22:51 +0000 “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. Full Article
from From loss to hope By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 16:20:38 +0000 A Bangladeshi girl experiences a series of terrible losses, yet through local care she learns a skill that brings hope for the future. Full Article
from From rickshaws to the Gospel By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 17 Sep 2015 19:54:07 +0000 Winning a rickshaw in a race sponsored by the OM sports ministry team in Bangladesh changes Anwar's life and his family's life. Full Article
from From troubled teen to disciple By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 22:48:45 +0000 The journey of a young Albanian girl from the Roma and Gypsy community who went from being a troubled teenager to excitedly following Jesus! Full Article
from Blog from Bolivia: Moving ministries and the best birthday By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 27 May 2019 08:05:10 +0000 Santa Cruz, Bolivia :: God surprises a Logos Hope crewmember with birthday treats and new perspectives as she serves with a team on shore. Full Article
from Reopening Schools During COVID-19: Lessons Learned From Around the World By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The consequences of reopening schools in Denmark, Israel, and South Korea offer valuable insights for U.S. schools. Full Article International
from From Fidget Spinners to Teacher Stress, Here Are the Top Teaching Posts of 2017 By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Studies on teacher effectiveness, lessons from Finland, and 'The Magic School Bus' all made this year's list of most-read Teaching Now posts. Full Article Teachingprofession
from Transgender Teachers Speak Out on What They Need From School Leaders By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 In a recent video message, transgender teachers urge school leaders to make schools more welcoming by examining their own biases and implementing inclusive policies. Full Article Teachingprofession
from $2 million gift from James Jimirro to launch groundbreaking dialogue series By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0500 Aiming to reinvigorate debate over polarizing issues, Penn State graduate and longtime volunteer James P. Jimirro has made a gift to create a debate series, which is projected to raise the University’s profile as a national leader in showcasing free speech in action. Full Article
from Affordable Housing Development Gets A Significant Boost from Delaware’s American Rescue Plan Act Dollars By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:42:40 +0000 Millions are currently available for housing projects; Millions more are in the pipeline Dover, Del. April 18, 2023 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has successfully launched two new affordable housing development programs funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Both programs are part of a multi-tiered approach to address the state’s housing crisis […] Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority ARPA