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Rodney's rough but hopeful life

A story of one OM worker’s struggle, triumph and hope.




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The ripple effect—grace that flows from the classroom to the home

The care the head teacher of Chiyembekezo School shows to her pupils even outside the classroom has a ripple effect on the larger community.




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Biodiesel plant fuels relief efforts in Ukraine

A Ukrainian pastor responds to nearly 100 per cent unemployment in his village by starting biofuel and cash crop business enterprises.




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OM making an impact: A personal account of a refugee

A 29 year old recounts how his family fled the war zone and came to stay at OM Odessa centre




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Anya's story (stories from Ukrainian refugees)

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.




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Reflections on 19 years of leadership

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.




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Befriending neighbours

Teams all over Australia connect with their Muslim neighbours and share God’s love.




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The ‘butterfly effect’

Single mothers in Namibia experience life-changing opportunities, thanks to the work and care of one Namibian woman and the OM team.




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At the Chief's feet

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.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I'm struggling to make ends meet. What should I consider before cashing out my savings?

JustMoney.co.za marketing manager Shafeeka Anthony lists the implications to consider before withdrawing savings or investments.




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News24 Business | OPINION | The four letters that will define COP29

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.




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Delivering Bibles before the tundra melts

OM EAST and a local partner prepare to send copies of the Right Choices Bible to the Nenets tribe on the Yamal Peninsula.




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Participants share about refugee outreach in Austria

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.




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Federal Teacher-Quality Funds Spread Too Thinly, Brief Argues

A report suggests that the $2.5 billion program should focus more on continuous improvement than on scattershot activities.




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A Question of Effectiveness

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.




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Presidential Hopeful Kamala Harris Promises Teachers a Raise

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.




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N.C. watchdog agency critiques teacher diversity efforts




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Briefly Stated: Stories You May Have Missed

A collection of news stories from this week.




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High School Soccer Player Pleads Guilty in Death of Referee

A 17-year-old Utah soccer player accused of killing a referee earlier this year pleaded guilty to third-degree felony homicide by assault.




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Appeals Court Puts Kibosh on Deferred-Compensation Plan for NCAA Athletes

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.




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Texas H.S. Football Players May Face Charges After Tackling Referee

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.




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Beginnings of a church result from relief efforts

A woman whose home was damaged by the tsunami accepts Christ after witnessing the lives and attitudes of the volunteers working in her house.




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Rebuilding Japan: A look at OM’s relief effort over the last year

OM Japan feels honoured to have played a small part in helping bring hope and relief to tsunami survivors.




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News24 Business | GCIS defends R7 million spend on 'social reality' TV show amid opposition criticism

Despite criticism of electioneering, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has defended its R7 million social-reality television show.




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Briefly Stated: Stories You May Have Missed

A collection of stories from the week that you may have missed.




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Justices Weigh Trump Effort to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants From Census

Education groups filed a brief expressing concern that excluding undocumented immigrants would affect census numbers used in several federal education funding programs.




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Elementary Teacher Defeats West Virginia's State Senate President in Primary

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.




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Educators Prefer Governors With a More Cautious Approach to COVID-19

EdWeek Research Center survey tracks educator opinions of Trump, Devos, governors, and school boards on pandemic management.




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What Teachers Need to Know About Self-Efficacy

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.




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News24 Business | Your money and your brain: How to make decisions from your prefrontal cortex

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.




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News24 Business | Business brief | Mondi shutters fire-hit Bulgarian mill; Mercedes' profits plunge

An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.




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Refugee life, hardships and hope

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?




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Stefano Terlizzi joins nuclear engineering department at Penn State

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.




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N.Y. Chief, SUNY Chancellor Team Up to Overhaul Teacher Preparation

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.




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Why I Still Care About Teacher-Quality Reform

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.




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Grant leaves lasting benefits for veterans at Penn College

A federal grant that enhanced services for veteran students at Pennsylvania College of Technology recently ended, but its benefits will endure.




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Microbes in mouth reflect lifestyle choices

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.




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New scholarships reflect Blue Band alumni’s own experience in the band

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.




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News24 Business | Zimbabwe central bank chief says ZiG 43% devaluation is 'once-off' event

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.




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News24 Business | Kenya reintroduces tax reforms with new deputy president

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.




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News24 Business | India's festive gold buying spree continues, defying record price

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.




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News24 Business | ANALYSIS-How Asia's markets could actually benefit from a Trump White House

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.




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News24 Business | Rand benefits from dollar weakness as US election, likely Fed rate cut loom

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.




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'A Hero to Many Children': Teachers Reflect on Kobe Bryant's Legacy in Class

Many teachers scrapped their lesson plans on Monday and gave their students space to talk about Kobe Bryant.




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Briefly Stated: Stories You May Have Missed

A collection of stories from the week that you may have missed.




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Estate gift to benefit students connected to University Libraries and military

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.




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5 Major Benefits of Blended Learning

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.




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Blended Learning (Re)Defined

Technology-enhanced instruction can make learning personalized, student-centered, and available anytime, anywhere.




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Why do we like being scared? A psychologist explains the benefits

A Penn State psychologist explains why humans like being scared.




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Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of Defense

Fox News host Pete Hegseth is Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary, the president-elect announced.