While the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration was formally adopted by 164 of the UN's 193 Member States, it's worth asking how it became a point of contention and ultimately was rejected by more than a dozen countries. The answer? A long lag time between negotiation and adoption, during which overheated claims against it went largely unanswered, as this commentary explores.

Huntington Ingalls was awarded a $187.1 million contract modification Wednesday for the refueling complex overhaul of USS John C. Stennis, according to the Pentagon.

The political landscape for updating school finance systems won’t be any easier in the 2020 legislative season, despite a surging economy, state flexibility under ESSA, and single-party control in many states.

The political landscape for updating school finance systems won’t be any easier in the 2020 legislative season, despite a surging economy, state flexibility under ESSA, and single-party control in many states.

Maryland's legislature has proposed a unique way to fund schools and also wants to hold school districts more accountable for how they spend their money as part of a new funding formula.

State education departments' finance technology can cost millions to replace, but those systems are crucial for fiscal transparency and efficiency. Hawaii's is replacing its long-troubled system with a new one to go online this summer.

Graphic novels -- History and criticism.

Chernobyl Nuclear Accident, Chornobylʹ, Ukraine, 1986.

World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American.

Berlin : O. Coblentz, 1895.

Breslau : J.U. Kern, 1883.

Leipzig : Duncker & Humblot, 1868.

Berlin : Hirschwald, 1894.

Leipzig : F.C.W. Vogel, 1877.

Breslau : A. Gosohorsky, 1843.

Hamburg : Voss, 1886.

Hamburg : L. Voss, 1883.

Osterode a. H : A. Sorge, [1851]

Leipzig : Engelmann, 1904.

Leipzig : W. Engelmann, 1875.

Budapest : Franklin-Verein, 1895.

Freiburg i. B. : J.C.B. Mohr, 1892.

Weimar : F. Voigt, 1874-1882.

Jena : Fischer, 1897.

Muenchen : Müller & Steinicke, 1911.

Wiesbaden : J.F. Bergmann, 1885.

Wiesbaden : J.F. Bergmann, 1887.

Stuttgart : Süddeutsches Verlags-Institut, 1888.

Stuttgart : Süddeutsches Verlags-Institut, 1890.

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German translation of speech delivered by Mr Agustín Carstens, General Manager of the BIS, on the occasion of the Bank's Annual General Meeting, Basel, 24 June 2018. Ich freue mich, Sie hier zu begrüßen und Ihnen den neuen BIZ-Wirtschaftsbericht vorzustellen. Die ersten drei Kapitel untersuchen weltweite Entwicklungen, Aussichten und Risiken. Im Vordergrund stehen dabei Geldpolitik, Reformen zur Finanzsektorregulierung, Märkte und Finanzintermediäre. Zwei Sonderkapitel des Wirtschaftsberichts behandeln aktuelle Themen: makroprudenzielle Handlungsrahmen und Krypto­währungen. ...

German translation of the BIS press release about the BIS Quarterly Review, March 2019

The Federal Communications Commission is engaging Congress to expand funding for in-home connectivity and devices for teachers and students grappling with the coronavirus crisis.

MSPs have penned a letter to the head of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) - highlighting “deep unease” by teachers at plans to overhaul exams amid the lockdown.

Two high-powered N.Y. officials have put out a blueprint for overhauling teaching in the state, aiming for more-coherent policies for the profession.

The new school year is guaranteed to intensify the already contentious debate about ways to narrow the achievement gap between the nation's second largest ethnic group and its white counterparts. I'm referring to the performance of Hispanics, whose numbers have grown dramatically over the past four

There is growing understanding of the detrimental effect of paternal depression on children. The transition to fatherhood is a unique time for men. Identifying which fathers are at-risk and when will inform effective methods to help men and their families.

Nonresident fathers have the highest depression symptom scores, peaking before entering fatherhood. Although resident fathers’ scores decrease preceding entry into fatherhood, there is a significant increase from 0 to 5 years of their child’s life when key parent–infant attachment occurs. (Read the full article)

A measure to renew the Elementary and Secondary Education Act faces steep political hurdles.

Louisiana and New Hampshire are among the handful of states that have stepped up to experiment with crafting new student assessments under the Every Student Succeeds Act.

Newport --

Location: Route 141 southbound at Newport Ramp to Old Airport Road, Newport.

Time and Date: 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that the left lane will be closed on Route 141 southbound for the foundation of an overhead sign structure.

Motorists should anticipate a lane shift and slow down in work zones. [More]

Dover --

Location: Route 1 Northbound between Barkers Landing Road and Route 9, Dover.

Times & Dates: 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that the right lane and shoulder will be closed on Route 1 northbound for maintenance of the overhead message board on Route 1. [More]

'Thanks for all you’re doing,' the artist said in a note for hospital workers. 'I hope this brightens the place up a bit, even if it’s only black and white.'

Budget 2019: NEP has potential to overhaul the system

CANTILEVER AND OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURES, I-95

Angela Ruch has a full-time ride in the NASCAR Truck Series, a growing family and a docuseries on Facebook. Now, she'd love to get back to racing and get a win.