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A look at graduation across America.

We asked parents, students, and educators to share what their home learning environments look like as nearly all schools are shut down for extended periods because of the coronavirus pandemic.                          

A look at school reopenings around the world, as school leaders imagine what the new school year may bring.

London (No. 4, Hanover Street) : Published ... for the proprietor by T.G. March ; [London] (Threadneedle Street) : Sold also by F. G. Moon ; [London] (Strand) : [Sold also by] Ackermann & Co., April 10, 1842 ([London?] : Printed by R. Lloyd)

London (Gt. Newport Street) : Published by John P. Thompson, Jan.y 1 1802.

[London] (17, Church Street, Soho) : Published ... by M.A. Bourlier, August, 1813.

London (Braynes-Row, Spa-Fields) : Publish'd ... by R. Pollard printseller, Jany: 30th; 1797.

The traditional school calendar, with its long summer break, is outdated, say supporters of year-round schooling. Nearly 4,000 schools, including those in Holt, Mich., are trying something different.

The next Egor Zamula? A package of size and skill could be there for the Flyers in the 2020 NHL draft with William Wallinder. By Jordan Hall

It's been two years since Kuzy sent the Caps to the Eastern Conference Final with a legendary goal in overtime.

A look at the newest members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, announced on Saturday:

Learn how Oregon stars Sabrina Ionescu and Ruthy Hebard developed a lasting bond as college freshmen and carried that through storied four-year careers for the Ducks. Watch "Our Stories Unfinished Business: Sabrina Ionescu and Ruthy Hebard" debuting Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. MT on Pac-12 Network.

With the spotlight on her growing ever brighter, Sabrina Ionescu is aware she's becoming her own brand. One of the most decorated players in women's college basketball, Ionescu is about to go pro with the WNBA draft coming up Friday. Ionescu said Oregon has prepared her to understand how much impact she can have in the community and on women's basketball.

See some of Sabrina Ionescu's remarkable accomplishments at Oregon set to the Star Wars opening crawl.

Watch the debut of "Our Stories - Natalie Chou" on Sunday, May 10 at 12:30 p.m. PT/ 1:30 p.m. MT on Pac-12 Network.

The Round Rock Independent School District in Texas is looking for a digital curriculum and blended learning program. Baltimore is looking for a comprehensive high school literacy program.

The post Austin-Area District Looks for Digital/Blended Learning Program; Baltimore Seeks High School Literacy Program appeared first on Market Brief.

Vincent Dorie, Jennifer Hill, Uri Shalit, Marc Scott, Dan Cervone.

Source: Statistical Science, Volume 34, Number 1, 94--99.

Abstract:
Response to discussion of Dorie (2017), in which the authors of that piece express their gratitude to the discussants, rebut some specific criticisms, and argue that the limitations of the 2016 Atlantic Causal Inference Competition represent an exciting opportunity for future competitions in a similar mold.

Elizabeth A. Stuart

Source: Statist. Sci., Volume 25, Number 1, 1--21.

Abstract:
When estimating causal effects using observational data, it is desirable to replicate a randomized experiment as closely as possible by obtaining treated and control groups with similar covariate distributions. This goal can often be achieved by choosing well-matched samples of the original treated and control groups, thereby reducing bias due to the covariates. Since the 1970s, work on matching methods has examined how to best choose treated and control subjects for comparison. Matching methods are gaining popularity in fields such as economics, epidemiology, medicine and political science. However, until now the literature and related advice has been scattered across disciplines. Researchers who are interested in using matching methods—or developing methods related to matching—do not have a single place to turn to learn about past and current research. This paper provides a structure for thinking about matching methods and guidance on their use, coalescing the existing research (both old and new) and providing a summary of where the literature on matching methods is now and where it should be headed.

Cash transfer programmes – regular money payments to poor households - aim to reduce poverty, promote sustainable livelihoods and increase production in the developing world. During the past decade, an increasing number of governments in sub-Saharan Africa have launched cash transfer programmes that target the most vulnerable groups, including subsistence farmers, people with disabilities and HIV/AIDS, as well as families [...]

Bisti Badlands’ bizarre eggs bring a bit of Easter to the New Mexico desert

Despite historic setbacks similar to today's, Americans have become more dedicated travelers

This praying mantis looks completely shocked and like it was caught doing something wrong. I had to laugh while taking this shot, as mantis seem to be very expressive sometimes.

This photo shows the beautiful landscape of Capital Reef National Park with its amazing old orchards in foreground. Capital Reef has many old orchards of peaches, apples and apricots. The park lets you eat all you want if you eat it in the orchard.

Now that the New Brunswick COVID-19 curve is flat, risk lies at the borders. What’s considered essential and non-essential travel, and how is New Brunswick making sure people coming in are following safety rules?

A large destination resort in Minnesota, just a few hours south of Thunder Bay, Ont., has some big expansion plans.

Demand for service is not expected to recover in the coming weeks, says Marine Atlantic.

A fresh look at classical dance forms  Telegraph India

There has been a marked change in volatility levels in the FX markets in recent weeks. At the start of...

The post Why FX Traders Are Looking at the Short and Long Term appeared first on OpenMarkets.

Police say the two men, ages 38 and 45, were confined and assaulted in a motel in the 600 block of Idylwyld Drive on Tuesday between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. CST.

Dentists in B.C. are trying to figure out how they might reopen by May 19 as the province begins to loosen restrictions after flattening the infection curve during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As automakers look to restart the industry, union representatives are looking to ensure safety is the number one priority for workers.

Instead of every meeting attendee staring at a flat Zoom screen, Apple is looking to the future of video conferencing with Memoji-style avatars arranged in augmented reality around each meeting attendee.

Apple's upcoming reopening of some U.S.-based retail locations will be based around guidelines that the company developed for and refined at its open South Korea Apple Store.

These times are testing leaders from the schoolhouse to the White House, from city halls to corporate suites.

OM Ukraine's team in Odessa heads up the annual All-Ukrainian Day of Prayer for Orphans in the Odessa province.

A retired Fin24 user is looking at investing in a retirement annuity to provide him with a cash payout of R500 000 to ensure that he lives within his means. An expert responds.

Once the coronavirus pandemic is over, the tourism industry will probably find that older, more affluent travellers are more hesitant to do so.

WHEN we eventually emerge from lockdown the first thing most people will want to do is hug their nearest and dearest, but for some they will be running to their hair stylist to sort out the unruly mass of top of their head.

Edinburgh Rugby have announced the signing of three Scottish qualified youngsters in Nathan Chamberlain, Ben Muncaster and Dan Gamble on academy deals which will turn into full-time contracts next summer, and head coach Richard Cockerill has promised that three current academy prospects in Rory Darge, Connor Boyle and Sam Grahamslaw will soon be elevated to the senior squad ahead of next season.

THE UK Government is “actively looking at” quarantining people arriving from abroad as criticism mounts over the country dragging its feet compared to other parts of the world.

An exchange between two of the top-tier candidates for president highlighted how segregation in education could prove to be a potent issue in the Democratic Party's 2020 primary.

YouthTruth asked 104,000 school staff, students, and their families how they perceive the fairness of discipline at their schools. The results can help start conversations about discipline policy and leading by listening.

Maker-spaces, adaptive learning, and wearable technologies are among the ed-tech trends to keep an eye on in the next few years, a new report says.

Research shows demands put on school principals are increasing when it comes to instructional leadership. Greater demands bring out increasing gaps, and a need for better leadership development.

IT was impossible to escape a heart-sinking feeling this week when reading reports that a senior UK Government source believed people were “addicted” to the furlough scheme.

Click here for late stage draft of the actual bill that could become the latest iteration of the ESEA, the Every Student Succeeds Act or ESSA.