ef Rodney's rough but hopeful life By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:51:48 +0000 A story of one OM worker’s struggle, triumph and hope. Full Article
ef The ripple effect—grace that flows from the classroom to the home By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:40:21 +0000 The care the head teacher of Chiyembekezo School shows to her pupils even outside the classroom has a ripple effect on the larger community. Full Article
ef Biodiesel plant fuels relief efforts in Ukraine By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:47:28 +0000 A Ukrainian pastor responds to nearly 100 per cent unemployment in his village by starting biofuel and cash crop business enterprises. Full Article
ef OM making an impact: A personal account of a refugee By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 01:16:14 +0000 A 29 year old recounts how his family fled the war zone and came to stay at OM Odessa centre Full Article
ef Anya's story (stories from Ukrainian refugees) By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 29 Apr 2016 18:20:51 +0000 A 17 year old high school student shares about how she fled from the war zone and came to stay at OM Odessa's centre. Full Article
ef Reflections on 19 years of leadership By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 11:14:32 +0000 As OM Hong Kong celebrates 25 years, leader Cheuk-chung Lau reflects on the past 19 years and wonders who the next “Joshua” will be. Full Article
ef Befriending neighbours By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 07:37:28 +0000 Teams all over Australia connect with their Muslim neighbours and share God’s love. Full Article
ef The ‘butterfly effect’ By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:29:30 +0000 Single mothers in Namibia experience life-changing opportunities, thanks to the work and care of one Namibian woman and the OM team. Full Article
ef At the Chief's feet By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:40:21 +0000 A worker shares a story about becoming the fragrance of Christ as she and a team member wash the feet of a local village chief. Full Article
ef News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I'm struggling to make ends meet. What should I consider before cashing out my savings? By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Aug 31 2022 18:48:18 JustMoney.co.za marketing manager Shafeeka Anthony lists the implications to consider before withdrawing savings or investments. Full Article
ef News24 Business | OPINION | The four letters that will define COP29 By www.news24.com Published On :: Monday Nov 11 2024 16:41:49 The New Collective Quantified Goal – a post-2025 climate finance target – is set to be a defining agenda item at COP29, aiming for a more ambitious and equitable financial commitment for developing countries, says Punki Modise. Full Article
ef Delivering Bibles before the tundra melts By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 09:02:49 +0000 OM EAST and a local partner prepare to send copies of the Right Choices Bible to the Nenets tribe on the Yamal Peninsula. Full Article
ef Participants share about refugee outreach in Austria By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 01:39:16 +0000 Thirteen participants from all over the world spent a week getting to know and supporting the refugee work in Linz. Six share about their experiences. Full Article
ef Federal Teacher-Quality Funds Spread Too Thinly, Brief Argues By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 A report suggests that the $2.5 billion program should focus more on continuous improvement than on scattershot activities. Full Article Federalpolicy
ef A Question of Effectiveness By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Twenty years and billions of dollars since the first personal computers were plugged into the nation's schools, policymakers and the public are finally starting to demand evidence that their investments in education technology have been worthwhile. Full Article E+Learning
ef Presidential Hopeful Kamala Harris Promises Teachers a Raise By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., made her first policy pitch on the campaign trail Saturday: A new federal program to boost teacher pay. Full Article Unions
ef N.C. watchdog agency critiques teacher diversity efforts By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Diversity
ef Briefly Stated: Stories You May Have Missed By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A collection of news stories from this week. Full Article Dropouts
ef High School Soccer Player Pleads Guilty in Death of Referee By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000 A 17-year-old Utah soccer player accused of killing a referee earlier this year pleaded guilty to third-degree felony homicide by assault. Full Article Lawandcourts
ef Appeals Court Puts Kibosh on Deferred-Compensation Plan for NCAA Athletes By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Sat, 03 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 A three-judge panel from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against a proposed plan that would have paid certain student-athletes as much as $5,000 annually in deferred compensation. Full Article Lawandcourts
ef Texas H.S. Football Players May Face Charges After Tackling Referee By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 08 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Two football players from John Jay High School in San Antonio, Texas, could be facing criminal charges after appearing to intentionally tackle a referee during a game on Friday night. Full Article Lawandcourts
ef 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
ef Rebuilding Japan: A look at OM’s relief effort over the last year By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:41:37 +0000 OM Japan feels honoured to have played a small part in helping bring hope and relief to tsunami survivors. Full Article
ef News24 Business | GCIS defends R7 million spend on 'social reality' TV show amid opposition criticism By www.news24.com Published On :: Tuesday Feb 20 2024 19:28:26 Despite criticism of electioneering, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has defended its R7 million social-reality television show. Full Article
ef Briefly Stated: Stories You May Have Missed By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A collection of stories from the week that you may have missed. Full Article Immigrants
ef 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
ef Elementary Teacher Defeats West Virginia's State Senate President in Primary By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 After a couple years of clashes with teachers in the state, West Virginia Senate President Mitch Carmichael was ousted in Tuesday's Republican primary election by a teacher. Full Article Elections
ef Educators Prefer Governors With a More Cautious Approach to COVID-19 By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 EdWeek Research Center survey tracks educator opinions of Trump, Devos, governors, and school boards on pandemic management. Full Article Elections
ef What Teachers Need to Know About Self-Efficacy By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Believing you can change your life—and help others overcome setbacks—is an essential part of an effective school culture. Eminent psychologist Albert Bandura explains. Full Article Growth+Mindset
ef 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
ef News24 Business | Business brief | Mondi shutters fire-hit Bulgarian mill; Mercedes' profits plunge By www.news24.com Published On :: Friday Oct 25 2024 17:40:44 An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond. Full Article
ef Refugee life, hardships and hope By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:11:19 +0000 If God can speak to a national faith believer, and move him to cross continents to share his love for Jesus with other refugees, despite dangers and difficulties, what more might He achieve with more workers prepared to take the same risks for the gospel? Full Article
ef Stefano Terlizzi joins nuclear engineering department at Penn State By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:35:48 -0400 Stefano Terlizzi joined the Ken and Mary Alice Lindquist Department of Nuclear Engineering as the John and Jean M. Brennan Clean Energy Early Career Professor on July 22. In this Q&A, Terlizzi talks about his research background and interests, why he chose Penn State and more. Full Article
ef N.Y. Chief, SUNY Chancellor Team Up to Overhaul Teacher Preparation By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article Teacherquality
ef Why I Still Care About Teacher-Quality Reform By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000 This week, you'll hear from guest blogger and longtime reader favorite Heather Harding. Heather kicks off the week by discussing reforms to identify, retain, and prepare high-quality teachers—and why it's still important that we pay attention to these things. Full Article Teacherquality
ef Grant leaves lasting benefits for veterans at Penn College By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:30:00 -0500 A federal grant that enhanced services for veteran students at Pennsylvania College of Technology recently ended, but its benefits will endure. Full Article
ef Microbes in mouth reflect lifestyle choices By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:03:05 -0500 According to a new study led by Penn State biologists, the composition of beneficial microorganisms within the mouth differs over a range of subsistence strategies — from nomadic hunter gatherers to farmers to industrialized groups. Additionally, lifestyle factors like smoking and diet can shape the oral microbiome. Full Article
ef New scholarships reflect Blue Band alumni’s own experience in the band By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:05:35 -0400 Michael Barasch and Dr. Ravi Shah were part of different sections during their time in the Blue Band, but today they are giving back in the same way, by establishing scholarships for Blue Band instrumentalists. They have pledged funds to establish five scholarships each to be awarded annually over the next five years. Full Article
ef News24 Business | Zimbabwe central bank chief says ZiG 43% devaluation is 'once-off' event By www.news24.com Published On :: Saturday Oct 12 2024 12:22:53 Zimbabwe sought to assure citizens that its gold-backed currency would not suffer another steep devaluation and steps were being taken to assure its defence. Full Article
ef News24 Business | Kenya reintroduces tax reforms with new deputy president By www.news24.com Published On :: Saturday Nov 02 2024 10:31:59 Kenya plans to re-introduce some of the tax hikes that sparked deadly protests earlier this year, the government announced Friday, while a new deputy president was sworn in after weeks of drama. Full Article
ef News24 Business | India's festive gold buying spree continues, defying record price By www.news24.com Published On :: Sunday Nov 03 2024 07:43:59 Indian buyers of gold brushed off record high prices and made purchases for the Dhanteras and Diwali festivals starting on Tuesday, hoping bullion would continue to rally and deliver promising returns amid a cooling stock market, industry officials told Reuters. Full Article
ef 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
ef 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
ef 'A Hero to Many Children': Teachers Reflect on Kobe Bryant's Legacy in Class By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Many teachers scrapped their lesson plans on Monday and gave their students space to talk about Kobe Bryant. Full Article Sports
ef Briefly Stated: Stories You May Have Missed By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A collection of stories from the week that you may have missed. Full Article Sports
ef Estate gift to benefit students connected to University Libraries and military By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Alumna Tanya Seyfert’s estate commitment will create scholarships for students who are affiliated with the military or who participate in work-study at the University Libraries, as well as funding urgent priorities set by Libraries leadership. Full Article
ef 5 Major Benefits of Blended Learning By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 18 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Modern classrooms are slowly taking a new approach to imparting wisdom and knowledge to the upcoming generation. Traditional classroom teaching techniques are giving way to a new system of blended learning. Full Article Blended+Learning
ef Blended Learning (Re)Defined By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Technology-enhanced instruction can make learning personalized, student-centered, and available anytime, anywhere. Full Article Blended+Learning
ef Why do we like being scared? A psychologist explains the benefits By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:49:50 -0400 A Penn State psychologist explains why humans like being scared. Full Article
ef Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of Defense By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:46:37 -0500 Fox News host Pete Hegseth is Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary, the president-elect announced. Full Article Politics