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From Texas to Tana: What adventures will tomorrow hold? – Part II

Caitlin, an intern with OM, participates in African and communications orientation in South Africa before flying to Madagascar.




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‘You don’t see the plant, but the roots are growing underneath’

Three OM Hungary team members share what they’ve learned while serving as teachers at the International Christian School of Budapest.




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Churches grow from vegetable seeds and well water

What seeds are needed to plant a church? In central Moldova bringing practical help to poor villages results in two church plants taking root.




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From sorrow to joy

A puppet show brings the Easter story alive for vulnerable children, who are especially touched by discovering that pain can turn to joy.




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Bees cause a church to grow

A local believer’s beekeeping business brings growth, not only to plants and to his family’s finances but also to his church and community.




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Ready to grow

OM Israel is asking for more workers to join a team reaching out to Arabs.




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"When I grow up"

OM Guatemala and volunteers visit Tiquisate to share about God's love in eight public schools.




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Food for the crowd

God miraculously provides food for a much larger crowd than OM Mexico had planned for during their July outreach to a prison in Oaxaca.




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Time of growth and change at TeenStreet

God changes teens' lives during TeenStreet Queensland in Australia at the beginning of July.




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Hope is growing in Talamanca

People in Talamanca, an indigenous reserve of Costa Rica with a history of witchcraft, share their problems with OM workers and receive hope in Christ.




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Measuring Learning Growth

Would measurement approaches based on "learning growth" resolve some of the concerns over NCLB?




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Barrett Says 'Brown v. Board of Education' Is 'Superprecedent' Beyond Overruling

U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett said it would be "unthinkable" for the landmark "Brown" desegregation decision to be overruled.





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Building Growth Mindset in the Classroom: Assignments From Carol Dweck

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.




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Growth Mindset in a Pandemic: Teachers Talk About Building Resilience in Students

Teachers in the Texas Mindset Initiative talk about how they are trying to help students learn and grow from a period of dramatic and disruptive change.




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How Teachers Can Build a Growth-Mindset Classroom, Even at a Distance

Distance learning makes it hard to tell if students are using a growth mindset. Here's how to tell, in this guest blog by Jamie M. Carroll and David Yeager.




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Three Teacher-Tested Ways to Encourage a Growth Mindset

How to show homework isn't punishment and other effective ways to build a growth-mindset class culture during distance learning, according to research.




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Carol Dweck on Nurturing Students' Growth Mindsets Through Protest and Pandemic

Growth mindsets are an important tool for battling racial bias in the classroom and helping students through difficulties posed by the pandemic.




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Why Leaders Need to Develop Their Own Growth Mindset

Harvard's Richard Elmore has pointed out the "catastrophe" that is educational leadership preparation. We can all look to practice communities like Peloton to develop our skills, practice, and mindsets to help remedy that.




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Co-Op Stories: Kacey Harper's journey is one of growth and community impact

Kacey Harper, a third-year corporate communication major at Penn State Schuylkill, discovered her passion for the field after initially considering marketing. She honed her skills through various leadership roles on campus and a hands-on internship with Schuylkill United Way. Harper is eager to pursue a career that allows her to make meaningful contributions, and she encourages others to gain as much professional experience as possible through Schuylkill’s Co-Op program.




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Gap Growing in Teacher-Turnover Rates: Research

Teachers coming from alternative programs leave the profession at higher rates than their traditionally certified peers, and that gap is growing, a study finds.




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'Growing Impact' discusses communicating inland flooding through visualizations

The latest episode of "Growing Impact" explores how a research team is using computer modeling and animations to visualize future flood and levee failure scenarios.




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Scholarship honoring the life of Karli Short grows to include University Park

Penn State alumnus and Board of Trustees member Brandon Short and his wife Mahreen are honoring their late daughter Karli through the Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation. The foundation provides financial assistance through a scholarship for Penn State undergraduates grappling with the fallout of gun violence, and the Shorts are inviting other donors to support the fund.  




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National cyber director discusses need for homegrown workforce

National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. met with representatives from Penn State and local technology companies to discuss the importance of tech and cyber education in the commonwealth. 




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Pa. startup grows mushroom-based coffins with support from Penn State Law clinics

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. 




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Some plant and some water, but God makes it grow

Like in the Parable of the Sower, many people play an important role in Andrea’s life as she as she comes to faith in Christ.




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NCPA LaunchBox celebrates a year of innovation and industry growth

The North Central Pennsylvania (NCPA) LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois marked a year of significant achievements in 2023-24 by fostering regional industry growth and workforce development. A key highlight of the year was the LaunchBox’s pivotal role in the North Central Pressed Materials Strategy Development Consortium, an initiative aimed at advancing the pressed material industry in central Pennsylvania.




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News24 Business | Social media, proper targeting, chatbots - all part of growing proptech trends in 2022

Proptech refers to the use of technology and software to assist the real estate market with its needs.




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News24 Business | It will take years to restore the health of Sandton offices - Growthpoint SA CEO

Growthpoint Properties says it will take years and a faster growing economy for Sandton office buildings to go back to how they were before Covid-19.




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News24 Business | Growth-hungry Premier says it would even consider snapping up RCL, Libstar

Blue Ribbon and Snowflake owner Premier Foods is on the prowl for acquisitions, including the likes of JSE-listed food producers like Remgro-controlled RCL Foods, Libstar and RFG, if they ever become available.




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News24 Business | PODCAST | SA Money Report: A new CEO today, transformation tomorrow. Is Absa keeping it together?

This week, SA Money Report focuses on the controversy around the appointment of Arrie Rautenbach as Absa CEO.




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'Freedom to grow in ministry and leadership'

Brazil’s mission training programme provides practical experience and cross-cultural knowledge for participants heading overseas.




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News24 Business | Capital growth still disappoints

Although cash should still be seen as a "trashy" asset class, investors do not have many other places to park their money, says an analyst.




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Growing before going

Mosbach, Germany :: New crewmembers participate in OM’s GO Conference in Mosbach, Germany before heading for the ship.




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Top Court Verdict Tomorrow On Pan-India Property Demolition Guidelines

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Wednesday on pleas seeking framing of guidelines on the demolition of properties in the country.




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Violence Over Land Row In Telangana Chief Minister's Constituency, 55 Detained

At least 55 people in Telangana's Vikarabad district were detained on Tuesday for allegedly attacking government officials during a protest against the acquisition of land for a pharmaceutical project.




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Top Court Verdict Tomorrow On Pan-India Property Demolition Guidelines

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Wednesday on pleas seeking framing of guidelines on the demolition of properties in the country.




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Amid Uddhav Thackeray Bag Check Row, BJP Shares A Devendra Fadnavis Video

A day after the political row over a routine check of Shiv Sena (BT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's luggage, the BJP today posted a video of airport security frisking Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' bags and took a dig at Mr Thackeray




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Amid Uddhav Thackeray Bag Check Row, BJP Shares A Devendra Fadnavis Video

A day after the political row over a routine check of Shiv Sena (BT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's luggage, the BJP today posted a video of airport security frisking Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' bags and took a dig at Mr Thackeray




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ED Said to Summon Amazon, Flipkart Executives as Regulatory Scrutiny Grows

The planned action signals growing regulatory scrutiny of Walmart-owned Flipkart and Amazon when their sales are rapidly growing in India's $70 billion (roughly Rs. 5,93,614 crore) e-commerce market. An Indian antitrust investigation also found the two companies breached laws by favouring select sellers,




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Abhay Deol On Growing Up In A "Conservative" Household: "Women Are Allowed To Work But Not In Films"

Abhay spoke about growing up in a "conservative" household, mentioning that in his family, women are "not allowed" to work in films




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Navya Nanda And Suhana Khan Share Throwback Pics To Wish Birthday Boy Aryan Khan

Aryan Khan celebrated his 27th birthday on November 12 




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Delaware Launches D&O Guidance, Other Improvements to Foster Captive Industry Growth

Process and regulatory changes developed in partnership with the Delaware Captive Insurance Association Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro and the Delaware Captive Insurance Association (DCIA) are proud to announce a series of process and regulatory improvements intended to ensure Delaware remains a top domicile for businesses seeking to form captive insurance companies. The news was shared […]




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Nifty Hits All-Time High After Upbeat Growth Data, Sensex Up 300 Points

Nifty hit a fresh record high on Friday, as faster-than-expected economic growth in the September-quarter added to optimism over the global interest rate outlook.




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Don't Throw Away Rice Water: Here Are 6 Amazing Uses For Rice Water Around The House

Rice Water Benefits: Think rice water is just waste? Think again! From hair care to plant food, here are 6 genius ways to put rice water to use in your home.





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Webinar: Launch, Grow, and Accelerate Your Sales in the Caribbean

Are you looking to sell to the Caribbean? Join Export Delaware for a webinar on November 9, 2023, at 10 AM to learn how to launch, grow, and accelerate your brand in the Caribbean.   REGISTER HERE   On this interactive webinar, Richard Zurba will share practical business applications and opportunities on how to do […]




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Second Suspect Charged For Murder Of Madison Sparrow

Prosecutors, State Police secure three felony charges against 17-year-old woman After an extensive investigation by the Delaware State Police and the Department of Justice, a New Castle County grand jury indicted two Newark individuals for the October murder of 17-year-old Madison Sparrow.  The indictment charges Noah Sharp and Annika Stalczynski with Murder First Degree, Possession […]



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DOJ Secures Guilty Verdicts In Madison Sparrow Murder Case

Defendant’s murder conviction follows co-conspirator’s guilty plea The Department of Justice secured convictions on all counts, including 1st Degree Murder, against a Newark defendant charged with the killing of 17-year-old Madison Sparrow, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday. Sparrow was first reported missing on October 2, 2020; a subsequent investigation by Delaware State Police and […]



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Delaware Announces Grant Program for Contract Poultry Growers Impacted by COVID-19

The Delaware Department of Agriculture is administering the program and will be accepting applications until December 1, 2020.